Our goal: Mobility that is not only electrified, but also sustainable
In order to achieve the common climate goals, a reduction in CO2 emissions is necessary in the transport sector. To do this, we are pursuing a holistic approach: we want to make mobility more environmentally friendly and efficient – and to do so in a sustainable manner. The new ID. Buzz Cargo is a good example of this comprehensive strategy. From innovative e-vehicles to sustainable recycling, we want to offer our customers everything from a single source, with almost no worries, in order to make the switch to climate-conscious e-mobility more attractive.
Innovative mobility with the ID. Buzz Cargo
Our 360° approach to e-mobility
Climate change is one of the greatest and most important challenges of our time. That is why we are committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and have set ourselves ambitious goals. We assume responsibility for the entire share of the value chain of our vehicles and want to be a company with a CO2-neutral balance sheet by 20503.
Batteries & recycling: reliable, durable, sustainable
Since modern e-vehicles like the new ID. Buzz Cargo are designed for long periods of operation, many potential customers often ask the question: how long does the battery last?
With the new ID. Buzz Cargo you can rely on high quality. We guarantee a usable net battery energy content of at least 70% for its lithium-ion high-voltage battery for eight years or up to 100,000 miles driven whichever comes first5. The battery delivers high energy and power density, and in addition has high cycle stability, low self-discharge and is maintenance-free.
However, factors such as the number and type of charging processes (AC/DC), compliance with charging limits or ambient temperatures have an impact on their service life. This inevitably leads to a loss of range over time. However, this does not mean that old batteries are thrown away.
On the contrary, they deliver a significant contribution to making our holistic strategy even more sustainable. This includes so-called second-life applications, in which we use batteries after their life in the vehicle, for example as a power storage device. At the same time, we strive to recycle a high proportion of raw materials when used. As a result, up to 97 percent of battery raw materials such as nickel, copper and lithium can already be recovered in our pilot plant in Salzgitter.