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I clearly love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. As I discussed in my video interview with some new house owners, I believe it’s now my favourite electrical car (i.e., favourite car). It’s an ideal form of mix of the enduring hippie van and a enjoyable, fashionable electrical car. The colours are absorbing, and a number of the little options look helpful. Not everybody agrees, however I’m discovering extra folks like or love this minivan than don’t.
A few current award panels have clearly taken my aspect.
2025 World Automobile Design of the Yr
On the World Automobile of the Yr awards, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz was awarded the 2025 World Automobile Design of the Yr. This was introduced lately on the 2025 New York Worldwide Auto Present. “The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s fashionable reinterpretation of its iconic Microbus, stood out amongst three finalists within the World Automobile Design class, showcasing its progressive design, cutting-edge know-how, and all-electric efficiency,” Volkswagen of America writes.
“We got down to create an electrical car that not solely pays homage to the enduring Microbus but additionally propels us into the way forward for automotive design,” mentioned Kjell Gruner, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “The ID. Buzz was at all times meant to be extra than simply transportation; it’s our model’s electrical soul, a halo that radiates contemporary vitality and pleasure. The ID. Buzz is reconnecting us with our roots whereas boldly getting into the electrical period, and this award is recognition of that imaginative and prescient.”
Greater than 100 journalists decide the award winners for the World Automobile of the Yr awards.
One of many Greatest New Automobiles of 2025
As well as, outstanding auto web site Autotrader included the ID. Buzz on its checklist of the highest 10 Greatest New Automobiles of 2025.
“The VW ID. Buzz is about extra than simply its jaw-dropping design,” mentioned Autotrader Editor Eric Brandt. “To me, it’s thrilling as a result of the minivan section lastly has an EV. Though it will possible be pushed as a style assertion greater than a household hauler, it’s nonetheless good to see my favourite section get an all-electric choice.”
“The ID. Buzz isn’t only a throwback; it’s a ahead leap. This inclusion on Autotrader’s 2025 checklist proves we’ve nailed the steadiness,” mentioned Andrew Savvas, Volkswagen Chief Gross sales & Advertising and marketing Officer, North American Area. “The ID. Buzz offers that emotional connection, that spark of pleasure whenever you see it, after which the belief it’s a severely succesful EV. We’ve tapped into one thing particular – a car that resonates on a deeper stage whereas nonetheless delivering on the sensible entrance.”
I’ve to agree.
Word that three different electrical automobiles additionally made the highest 10 checklist — the Volvo EX30, the Hyundai IONIQ 9, and the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
The ID. Buzz hasn’t received a CleanTechnica Automobile of the Yr award (steep competitors for that), however it was a nominee for the 2023 CleanTechnica Automobile of the Yr—Europe award. I believed again then it might need been a little bit of a stretch as a nominee, however gross sales are turning out to be fairly good, and I’m impressed with how a lot Volkswagen has carried ahead the idea ID. Buzz and the years of hype round it into the precise market. Kudos to Volkswagen.
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Early Proprietor Critiques of Volkswagen ID. Buzz — CleanTechnica Video
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