Automotive
Volkswagen debuts ID. California Cruise as its first all-electric camper van
Based on the ID. Buzz Pro, the electric camper is scheduled for European deliveries in early 2027.
The short version
- Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the ID. California Cruise, its first fully electric California camper van, at the Caravan Salon 2026.
- The camper features standard sleeping arrangements, V2L power capabilities, and an optional inflatable kitchen developed with Stuff Bubble.
- Deliveries are set to begin in Germany in early 2027 starting at €60,761 (about $70,500), but the model is not expected to be sold in the United States.
Key facts
- The ID. California Cruise is based on the ID. Buzz Pro and is available in both short and long wheelbase options.[Electrek]
- The short wheelbase version features a 79 kWh battery with up to 461 km (286 miles) of WLTP range, while the long wheelbase version features an 86 kWh battery with up to 487 km (302 miles) of range.[Electrek]
- The vehicle includes vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities that allow it to act as a mobile power source, delivering up to 3.6 kW of peak output.[Electrek]
- Standard equipment includes a 2.03-meter long folding bed, a 9 cm thick mattress, window blinds, and ventilation grilles.[Electrek]
- Prices in Germany start at €60,761, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for early 2027.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- The precise impact of the added weight and aerodynamics of the camping equipment on the vehicle's driving range remains to be determined.[Electrek]