VW ID. Buzz Wins Two Notable Awards

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Final Up to date on: tenth Could 2025, 04:53 am

I clearly love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. As I discussed in my video interview with some new homeowners, I believe it’s now my favourite electrical car (i.e., favourite car). It’s an ideal form of mix of the long-lasting hippie van and a enjoyable, trendy electrical car. The colours are absorbing, and a few of the little options look helpful. Not everybody agrees, however I’m discovering extra individuals like or love this minivan than don’t.

A few current award panels have clearly taken my facet.

2025 World Automotive Design of the Yr

On the World Automotive of the Yr awards, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz was awarded the 2025 World Automotive Design of the Yr. This was introduced just lately on the 2025 New York Worldwide Auto Present. “The ID. Buzz, Volkswagen’s trendy reinterpretation of its iconic Microbus, stood out amongst three finalists within the World Automotive Design class, showcasing its progressive design, cutting-edge expertise, and all-electric efficiency,” Volkswagen of America writes.

“We got down to create an electrical car that not solely pays homage to the long-lasting Microbus but in addition propels us into the way forward for automotive design,” stated Kjell Gruner, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “The ID. Buzz was all the time 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 Automotive 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 record of the highest 10 Greatest New Automobiles of 2025.

“The VW ID. Buzz is about extra than simply its jaw-dropping design,” stated Autotrader Editor Eric Brandt. “To me, it’s thrilling as a result of the minivan section lastly has an EV. Though this can doubtless be pushed as a style assertion greater than a household hauler, it’s nonetheless good to see my favourite section get an all-electric possibility.”

“The ID. Buzz isn’t only a throwback; it’s a ahead leap. This inclusion on Autotrader’s 2025 record proves we’ve nailed the steadiness,” stated Andrew Savvas, Volkswagen Chief Gross sales & Advertising Officer, North American Area. “The ID. Buzz supplies that emotional connection, that spark of pleasure if you see it, after which the conclusion it’s a severely succesful EV. We’ve tapped into one thing particular – a car that resonates on a deeper degree whereas nonetheless delivering on the sensible entrance.”

I’ve to agree.

Word that three different electrical autos additionally made the highest 10 record — the Volvo EX30, the Hyundai IONIQ 9, and the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

The ID. Buzz hasn’t gained a CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr award (steep competitors for that), nevertheless it was a nominee for the 2023 CleanTechnica Automotive of the Yr—Europe award. I assumed again then it may 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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