The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s funky electric minivan, is getting a Summer update that adds features introduced in other MEB platform models recently. The electric bus is set to gain V2L functionality, an updated Travel Assist system, one-pedal driving, a new infotainment system and a more comprehensive model range.
Since its launch in 2022, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has stayed up to date with regular improvements. A 7-seater long-wheelbase version was added to the range in 2023, while a sporty GTX variant introduced four-wheel drive to the electric bus offering. Now, the ID. Buzz is becoming even more practical thanks to the newest software version of the MEB platform.
Better ergonomics and new Android-based infotainment
To start, the interior of the VW ID. Buzz has been revamped with a new steering wheel and infotainment system. The steering wheel actually goes back to an ‘older’ generation, with physical buttons replacing capacitive touch buttons to improve ergonomics.
The infotainment system is now the ‘Innovision’ system, based on Android Automotive and capable of installing external apps. It was first introduced in the ID.3 Neo, unveiled last week.
Connected Travel Assist and V2L
Additionally, the ID. Buzz’s driving assist system has been upgraded to Connected Travel Assist. Thanks to online data, the semi-autonomous driving system has become more comprehensive. It now also reacts to traffic lights, coming to a standstill at a red light when there is no car in front. A new one-pedal driving mode has also been added thanks to a second ‘B’ regeneration mode for the drive selector.
Campers and roadtrippers will also be pleased to know that the ID. Buzz is getting V2L (vehicle-to-load) functionality. It can supply up to 2 kW of power from the high-voltage battery to external electrical devices, from e-bikes to electric grills or simply a multi-plug adapter to use on the campsite. Unfortunately, the V2L function only works through an adapter on the external charging socket, not via a standard plug in the interior.
4Motion now also available on the Pro model
Finally, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz model range is also becoming more comprehensive thanks to the addition of the Pro 4Motion variant. This adds the GTX’s 340-hp dual-motor drivetrain to the ‘regular’ model, lowering the base price of the four-wheel drive option.
This is especially interesting for towing, as the 4Motion variant can tow up to 1,800 kg (1,600 kg for the LWB), compared to just 1,000 kg for the rear-wheel drive ID. Buzz variants. All of these updates will be introduced to the ID. Buzz from Summer 2026.
