More than 20,000 orders have been placed for the all-electric ID. Buzz in Europe despite the van yet to reach dealership showrooms.

"Even before the launch at our dealerships, since the start of advance sales, we've already been able to sell more than 20,000 ID. Buzz," Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand management board member for sales and marketing Lars Krause. "With their availability in the showrooms, we are now expecting a further surge in demand."

The ID. Buzz is currently offered in Europe with a 82 kWh battery pack and rear-wheel drive, available as either a commercial or passenger vehicle. Its WLTP range is 423 km (263 miles).

The starting price for the commercial version of the VW ID Buzz electric van is 54,430 euros in Germany and 64,581 euros for the passenger variant.

VW commenced production of the ID. Buzz in Hanover, Germany in early June and intends on building 15,000 units by the end of the year. It hopes to eventually manufacture up to 130,000 examples of the ID. Buzz each year. The first 6,000 units built are expected to be heading to dealerships.

U.S. customers will have to wait a few more years before they can get the ID Buzz. It is not scheduled to arrive in long-wheelbase form until 2024.

Source: Volkswagen

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