LA LIVE: Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo

Commercial buyers can choose from several battery sizes, including a massive 111-kWh pack.

Volkswagen's Commercial Vehicles division has brought the ID Buzz Cargo to Los Angeles for its auto show debut.

The all-electric ID Buzz Cargo is capable of hauling nearly a ton of gear or goods, with a range of up to 340 miles (WLTP test cycle) when equipped with a 111-kWh battery pack. For shorter trips, the van can be purchased with a 48-kWh battery that can charge to 80-percent capacity in just 15 minutes.

Taking advantage of the large integrated battery, the Buzz Cargo provides a 230-volt electrical hookup to run power tools.

A wireless charging system and solar roof may be welcome features for fleet operators, ensuring the vans stay charged even if the operator forgets to plug in the charge cable. The solar panels provide limited power of up to 9 miles a day, however.

VW suggests the ID Buzz Cargo could enter production in Europe as early as 2022.

Live photos by Brian Williams.