Miele, the high-quality and sustainable appliance manufacturer, has become the first customer to take delivery of a customised all-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo van.
The van — the first of five that the company is taking — has been specified to meet the company’s needs and will serve as part of Miele GB’s customer service and aftercare fleet in the UK.
Mandy Vanstone, fleet manager for Miele GB, said:
“As part of Miele’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, we are excited to welcome the new fully-customised Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo vans to our fleet of over 2,700 service vehicles worldwide.”
The vans have some special features installed, designed to meet the needs of its service employees, including a custom shelving system for stowing materials, replacement parts and tools. There’s also a centre console installed, which has an integrated folding table to serve as the driver’s workstation. The vehicle customisation was part of a joint development process between Miele, conversion partner Würth, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Craig Cavanagh, national fleet manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, added:
“With ULEZ-zones expanding and the push to meet strict net zero targets by 2050, there is a growing urgency to reduce on-road emissions when delivering products and services. We’re delighted Miele has selected Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles once again, and we can embark on the next exciting step in this long-standing partnership together.”
The ID Buzz Cargo was recently named ‘International Van of the Year 2023’ and is the “workhorse” of the ID Buzz family. It is available in two trim levels — Commerce and Commerce Plus — both of which, Volkswagen says, offer 'business-ready practicality' and provide 'all-electric power with no compromise'.
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