Volkswagen brings VW bus back to North
American market after 20 years
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[June 02, 2023]
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen will start selling
battery-powered versions of its VW bus in North America from 2024
onwards, the carmaker said on Friday, in what marks the reintroduction
of the iconic model after a two-decade hiatus. |
A Volkswagen logo is seen during the New
York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April
5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado |
The introduction of the fully electric ID. Buzz will also
include an extra-long version that can seat up to seven
passengers and features a larger 85 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery
to increase range.
"With the T4 generation, the VW bus left the USA and Canada 20
years ago. But the microbus – as the VW bus is called between
New York and San Francisco – has retained its cult status right
up to the present day," Volkswagen said in a statement.
All ID. Buzz vehicles for the North American market will be
built at Volkswagen's plant in Hanover, Germany, the company
said, adding batteries could be charged from 10%-80% in 25
minutes at available rapid charging stations.
(Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
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