Volkswagen unveiled an electric successor to its iconic bus that could make the perfect gas-free camper van

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• Volkswagen took the wraps off of the ID. Buzz, an electric revival of its storied bus. 
• The ID. Buzz will come in commercial and passenger versions and hits US streets in 2024. 
• It goes on sale in Europe later this year. 

After years of rumors, concepts, and teasers, Volkswagen has at long last unveiled the ID. Buzz.

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It's the electric successor to VW's iconic Microbus, known as the ride of choice for the hippie generation.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo.

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The ID. Buzz will come in passenger and commercial variants, and it'll be available in long and short versions.

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A long-wheelbase passenger model will hit US dealerships in 2024. European models go on sale later this year.

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The ID. Buzz makes its official debut as a transition to remote work and changing travel habits fuel interest in camper vans, RVs, and van life.

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It surely won't be long before people start customizing ID. Buzz vans with mini-fridges, beds, and cooktops for a gasoline-free life on the road.

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VW says that, like the original Microbus, the ID. Buzz is designed to deliver "maximum space on a small footprint."

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From the outside, it's hard to miss the influence of the ID. Buzz's ancestor on its design.

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It gets an oversized VW logo up front and a two-tone paint job that's a clear nod to the Microbus.

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But the ID. Buzz is unmistakably modern, featuring sleek LED lights in front and back like VW's ID.4 electric SUV.

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VW will release details about the US version closer to that model's launch. For now, we just know what the European models will be like.

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The passenger ID. Buzz will be available in five-, six-, and seven-seat configurations, the last being reserved for the long-wheelbase model. There will be fold-down tables for back-seat passengers.

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It comes standard with a 10-inch touchscreen, but the center display can be upgraded to 12 inches.

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The interior is full of fun patterns and bold colors that match the ID. Buzz's paint scheme.

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There are some handy cubbies, including one above the glove box and another by the steering wheel.

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Understandably, the Cargo version comes with a more spartan cabin.

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It has seating for three and a partition between the cab and cargo area.

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The ID. Buzz will debut with a 201-horsepower electric motor driving the rear wheels.

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It'll come with an 82 kWh battery in the floor and be able to charge at a rate of 170 kilowatts, enabling it to charge from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes, VW said. More battery options will be introduced down the line.

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Details like pricing, range, and US specs are still a question mark. But we'll learn more closer to when the ID. Buzz actually goes on sale.

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