US EditionAutonomous Driving: VW Wants to Overtake Tesla
HAMBURG, GERMANY, JUN 18 – Volkswagen aims to capture the autonomous mobility market with its ID.Buzz AD, featuring Level 4 technology and a planned production of 10,000 vehicles annually from 2026/27, targeting fleet operators.
- On June 17, 2025, Volkswagen unveiled the final production model of its autonomous electric van, the ID Buzz AD, during an event in Hamburg.
- This event follows years of testing of Level 4 autonomous vehicles and legal confirmation that such vehicles can operate in Germany and the EU.
- VW plans to begin commercial fleet operations in 2026 with partners like Uber, which agreed to purchase up to 10,000 vans for use in cities including Los Angeles.
- The ID Buzz AD is equipped with a comprehensive sensor suite—including multiple cameras, LiDAR units, and radars—that enables it to achieve SAE Level 4 autonomy, allowing for fully driverless operation within specified areas.
- This marks VW’s major push into autonomous mobility, aiming for large-scale deployment, while regulatory barriers and funding needs of around €3 billion remain challenges.
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