The VW ID.Buzz is Coming in Hot! Can It Be Used for Van Life?

And Where to Find New Cars for Sale in Houston That Are Perfect for the Outdoors

Some of us never venture outside beyond our city bubble, completely fine with sticking to the busy city streets and speedy Houston interstates. For others, secluded roads call out to us, beckoning that we venture across state lines into unfamiliar territories. For the modern nomad, this is the dream.

Some people prefer waking up in a new place in new surroundings every day. No cushy hotel or Airbnb. No reporting to an office. Just you, the road, and your vehicle. Frequent road-trippers refer to this as “van life.”

It’s similar to RV life, but scaled down to fit inside a van. The cool thing about these vans is that they can be modified to fit the lifestyle of the frequent traveler. They are typically outfitted with amenities such as a bed, small kitchenette, and even a toilet. It takes a bit of time and financial investment to properly outfit a vehicle for van life, but it can be done.

That brings us to our next topic, which is the VW ID. Buzz, the modern all-electric take on the classic van. It’s future forward, runs completely on battery, and is designed to be the next big VW electric car for sale once it hits your local Volkswagen dealer in 2024. As far as new electric cars go, the Buzz is the most likely candidate to integrate well with van life.

For instance, Houston residents will finally be able to day-trip out of the city to majestic Hill Country or the sandy shores of El Jardin Beach. There are charging stations all throughout Houston as well as all along the major interstates, so you’ll never have to worry about running low on battery. Once you’ve selected your destination, you can use the ID. Buzz’s ample storage for camping gear or you can fold down the seats, break out the pillows and blankets, and sleep comfortably inside your EV’s cabin.

The VW ID. Buzz should be perfect for van-lifers, cross-country travelers, and local commuters alike. Let’s review what we know so far about this game-changing EV vehicle.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz – What We Know So Far

According to the reporting that’s been done so far, the VW ID. Buzz currently has a passenger version and commercial version in the works. However, those versions are specific to the European market. For the American market, the VW ID. Buzz is expected to come in a passenger version with a longer wheelbase for holding more people – and fitting more amenities.

The other big topic of conversation is the battery. Hot Cars reports that the range on the European version is currently up to 263 miles on a single charge. It is expected that the battery on the American version will be larger, which means U.S. drivers should expect driving ranges closer to 300 miles on a single charge. One other idea that’s floating around is that the VW ID. Buzz will be a net-zero carbon emissions van, which few new electric cars have been able to achieve. Only time will tell if that comes to fruition.

One thing that we can say for certain regarding the VW ID. Buzz and its interior space is that it’s being designed to be highly accommodating to big groups. Right now, the Volkswagen Atlas is the only vehicle in the VW stable that can accommodate more than five people. It is the belief of industry experts that the VW ID. Buzz will be able to seat at least seven passengers. What’s more, having that kind of interior space to work with means that those devoted to van life have lots of opportunity for making modifications.

Although van-lifers should be afforded enough interior space to make modifications, we highly suggest only making modifications you can eventually undo. As a dealership that specializes in both new electric cars and used cars, we can tell you that a modified van might be a hard sell if you attempt to unload it on the open market.

It’s also worth noting that modifications to the ID. Buzz may affect your Carefree Coverage, which is the warranty that comes with any late model VW vehicle. That’s just something to keep in mind for the future when you visit your local Volkswagen dealer to check out a new VW electric car for sale.

Ready to Shop for New Cars for Sale in Houston? Come On Down to VW Clear Lake!

Although you’ll have to wait until at least 2024 before the VW ID. Buzz starts hitting Volkswagen dealerships, the award-winning, all-electric VW ID.4 is on the market and worth checking out. It was the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year award and was also recently named one of Wards 10 Best User Experiences.

The VW ID.4 is consistently ranked as one of the best new electric cars on the market for its future-forward design, advanced feature package, awesome warranty, and its ability to drive up to 275 miles on a single charge (Pro model). With a starting MSRP of $37,495 (as low as $29,995 after potential federal tax credit), this makes the VW ID.4 one of the most competitively-priced new cars for sale in Houston.

Ready to go for a test drive? Simply visit VW Clear Lake, which is conveniently located at 15100 Gulf Fwy in Houston. You can also give us a call at (832) 432-7969, or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website.

Not yet in the market for an electric car? No problem!

As one of the leading dealers of new cars for sale in Houston, VW Clear Lake carries a wide variety of SUVs, sedans, and compacts that are meant to suit any driving style and family dynamic. We also carry a wide variety of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection.

Contact us today for further assistance. We look forward to helping you find the perfect VW for you!

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