With an average wait time of 18 months, buyers of the recent Volkswagen ID. Buzz have to show great patience before they can get their hands on their electric van. Fortunately, the builder has a few tricks to speed up the process. Explanations.
As you may know, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has enjoyed great popularity since its presentation at the beginning of 2022. In August, and while it was not yet available on the market, the ID. Buzz was already approaching the end of stock! In the process, this electrified version of the brand’s famous combi has obtained several distinctions, starting with the coveted industry award “International Van of The Year 2023”, without forgetting the 5 stars in the Euro NCAP Crash test. .
From, the ID. Buzz sold more than 26,600 copies in 2022. As a result, the van has become one of the heavyweights of the German manufacturer’s electrical division. However, this success comes at a price. If the demand explodes, it is also the case of the average waiting time to have your copy delivered. And yes, buyers have to wait an average of 18 months before they can board their electric van.
Remove options to save time on delivery
So customers who decide to checkout now are currently being offered delivery estimates in mid-2024. However, Volkswagen has confirmed to our colleagues on the specialized site Coach that it was possible to speed up the process, condition to make concessions on his order.
Indeed, to go from 18 to 7 months of waiting, it will be necessary to modify or give up certain options. As the brand explains, opt for a monochromatic paint instead of a two-tone design (4 in number) provides its ID. Buzz in just 7 months! Other changes made on the order form save time.
Thus, giving up the Infotainment Plus Pack, which notably includes 9 speakers, a navigation system and a car radio with 12″ touch screen, makes it possible to save several months on the delivery schedule. Logical, since this kind of options requires the use of electronic chips, a rare commodity in this period of global shortage. “We continue to work intensively with our factory colleagues to improve supply – in the same way as many other manufacturers for many models in their ranges – and we hope to see some improvements as the year progresses. advance”, promises the German company.
