"The cutesy Volkswagen ID.Buzz looks to be the latest casualty of slowing electric vehicle sales in the U.S. VW is pulling the retro-inspired minivan from the U.S. market for the 2026 model year, Carscoops first reported and a spokesperson confirmed to InsideEVs. There were huge expectations for the ID.Buzz ever since Volkswagen unveiled a concept version way back in 2017. But it's had a rough go of it since it went on sale in America in late 2024."
"Built in Germany, the van faced surprise tariffs once President Trump took office for a second time. And sales got off to a slow start, likely due to the van's $61,545 starting price for just 234 miles of range. A pair of recalls and stop-sale orders stunted sales further. More EV News While policy whiplash wasn't the only factor at play here, it can't be ignored either. When the EV tax credit expired prematurely in September, it took appetite for EVs down with it."
"A VW spokesperson told Carscoops that the model isn't being canceled outright. We gave dealers this direction: The ID. Buzz continues to serve as an important halo product for the Volkswagen brand, and safeguarding its market presence remains a top priority, they said. This approach allows us to focus our resources more effectively on current inventory and supporting your retail performance throughout the remainder of MY25, ensuring a strong foundation as we prepare for the MY27 transition next year."
Volkswagen will withdraw the ID.Buzz from the U.S. market for the 2026 model year after slow sales. The retro-inspired electric minivan launched in America in late 2024 but struggled due to a $61,545 starting price and only 234 miles of range. Built in Germany, the model encountered surprise tariffs after President Trump took office, and two recalls plus stop-sale orders further depressed sales. The premature expiration of the EV tax credit reduced consumer appetite for EVs, worsening demand for higher-priced models. Volkswagen says the model is not canceled outright and will focus dealer support and inventory through MY25 while preparing for a MY27 transition.
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