The VW ID Buzz has been on sale for precisely one model year in the United States, and VW is already pulling it from the lineup. Back in October, we reported that VW was pausing production of the electric van due to slowing demand. Now, as Carscoops first reported and The Drive confirmed soon after, demand has softened so much in the United States that VW is re-evaluating the van’s product cadence here in the United States.
“The ID. Buzz remains an important part of the Volkswagen portfolio, and I want to be clear: we are not canceling this product in the U.S. market. To optimize inventory, we’re leveraging 2025 models to support our dealers through mid-year, and we’re excited to welcome Model Year 2027 in 2026.” — Kjell Gruner, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America
Effectively, there will be no 2026 model year for the Buzz here in America. Instead, Volkswagen intends to address existing demand with leftover model-year-2025 production ahead of introducing a 2027 model in mid-2026. This comes just days after we learned that the Ford F-150 Lightning EV suffered a similar (though slightly more definitive) fate.
A VW spokesperson told The Drive that “The ID. Buzz continues to serve as an important halo product for the Volkswagen brand, and safeguarding its market presence remains a top priority. Following a careful assessment of current EV market conditions, we have made the strategic decision not to move forward with MY26 ID. Buzz production for the U.S. market,” the spokesperson said.
“This approach allows us to focus our resources more effectively on current inventory and supporting retail performance throughout the remainder of MY25, ensuring a strong foundation as we prepare for the MY27 transition next year,” the spokesperson continued.
VW first teased the ID Buzz way back in the Dieselgate days; its road to production and eventual U.S. delivery was long and meandering. The car we eventually got was expensive and somewhat limited in its capabilities. As fun and funky as it may appear, it’s a rather utilitarian van inside. Our own Andrew Collins said it was better suited for dogs than humans; I don’t think he meant it as a dig at the car, but there’s a kernel of unflattering truth beneath that compliment.
With its limited range and rather ambitious price tag, the Buzz found fewer than 5,000 U.S. buyers through September of 2025.
Updated at 9:45 a.m. ET on 12/22/2025: This story now includes updated information from VW execs regarding the potential timing of the Buzz’s model year cycle and eventual return to the United States.
Updated at 3:40 p.m. ET on 12/19/2025: This story now includes a VW spokesperson’s statement confirming that the ID Buzz will not be produced for model-year 2026.
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Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories.