Volkswagen to sell battery-powered versions of its VW bus in US

FRANKFURT Reuters - Volkswagen will start selling battery-powered versions of its VW bus in North America from 2024 onwards, in what marks the reintroduction of the iconic model after a two-decade hiatus.

The introduction of the fully electric ID. Buzz also has an extra-long version that can seat up to seven passengers and features a larger 85 kilowatt hour kWh battery to increase range.

The T 4 generation, known as the VW bus, left the USA and Canada 20 years ago. But the microbus, called the VW bus between New York and San Francisco, has retained its cult status right up to the present day, Volkswagen said in a statement.

All IDs. Buzz vehicles for the North American market will be built at Volkswagen's plant in Hanover, Germany, Germany, the company said, adding that batteries could be charged from 10% - 80% in 25 minutes at available rapid charging stations.