How Volkswagen's Electric Bus Lost Its Charge

This episode of The Journal discusses the disappointing rollout of Volkswagen's ID.Buzz, an electric reincarnation of the iconic VW bus. The podcast explores the reasons behind its failure, including production issues, internal competition within Volkswagen, and unfortunate timing with market trends and political events. Despite the initial anticipation and the bus's nostalgic appeal, the ID.Buzz suffered from a high price point, limited range, and oversights in meeting American consumer preferences, ultimately failing to revive Volkswagen's market presence in the U.S.