The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz minibus has been a hit story for the European automaker, serving to VW overtake Tesla within the EV gross sales battle in Germany within the first seven months of the 12 months.

Taking inspiration from the long-lasting VW Kind 2 van, the zero-emissions folks hauler can be a great candidate for a camper, as proven by conversion specialists akin to Alpin Camper, which confirmed a prototype house on wheels again in January.

As such, it is smart that Volkswagen is considering bringing the California nameplate to the ID. Buzz mannequin, however in accordance with a brand new report from Edison Media that quotes firm officers, it seems like the electrical model of the flowery pop-up camper has been delayed as a consequence of weight issues.

Presently, the VW California is predicated on the ICE-powered Multivan and has an unladen weight someplace between 5,070 kilos (2,300 kilograms) and 5,732 lbs (2,600 kg), relying on the configuration. Which means that with 4 folks on board and a few gadgets of baggage, it matches within the European B driving license class, which restricts the utmost weight of a automobile to 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg).

In accordance with Edison Media, an ID. Buzz fitted with the identical tools as a Multivan-based California – pop-up roof and built-in kitchen, amongst different issues – would have a dry weight of round 6,613 lbs (3,000 kg). Add the driving force, passengers, and baggage, and the whole weight may go over the license restrict, forcing potential clients to acquire a truck license (C class).

Because of this, the upcoming California Idea camper, which will likely be placed on show on the Caravan Salon present in Dusseldorf, Germany on the finish of this month, will likely be primarily based on a plug-in hybrid long-wheelbase Multivan, with the sequence manufacturing model anticipated to roll off the meeting line subsequent 12 months.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz debuted in the USA in June as a long-wheelbase mannequin out there with two battery choices: an 82-kilowatt-hour pack and a 91-kWh unit. Deliveries of the all-electric microbus will start within the third quarter of 2024.