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VW ID. California Cruise: First Electric Camper Based on ID. Buzz

13.08.2026 07:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
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VW ID. California Cruise: First Electric Camper Based on ID. Buzz
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Volkswagen unveiled the ID. California Cruise, its first electric camper based on the ID. Buzz. Lease rates for the ID. Buzz Generation LR drop to €647 per month.

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. California Cruise, the first electric camper based on the ID. Buzz. The vehicle will be available from December 2026. It features 286 hp, 7 seats, a tow hitch, a surround-view system, and numerous driver-assistance systems.

Meanwhile, the ID. Buzz Generation LR with a long wheelbase is offered with a leasing deal from €647 per month. Additionally, Seikel, known for off-road modifications for VW-Bus, now offers equipment for the electric ID. Buzz, though no camper version has been announced yet.

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VW ID. California Cruise: electric camper based on ID. Buzz

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VW unveils first electric camper, ID. Buzz lease rates drop

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