Volkswagen’s mobility company MOIA has achieved a major milestone by launching the ID. Buzz AD, its first fully autonomous production vehicle. Built from the ground up for mobility services, this van is more than just a driverless vehicle – it comes with a comprehensive suite of tools for public and private transit providers.
MOIA is bundling the ID. Buzz AD with fleet management software, passenger support, operator training, and self-driving technology. This allows cities and companies to launch driverless fleets quickly, safely, and at scale. The company plans to start by launching its autonomous shuttles across Hamburg before expanding to large-scale deployment in Europe and the US in 2026.
According to Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, the ID. Buzz AD is part of a connected package that includes leading technology, an attractive vehicle fleet, intelligent fleet management, and a customer-centric booking system. This comprehensive approach positions the Volkswagen Group as a frontrunner in the multi-billion-dollar global growth market.
At the heart of the ID. Buzz AD lies Mobileye’s self-driving system, certified to automotive safety standards. The vehicle is equipped with 27 sensors, including cameras, LiDARs, and radars, which provide a full 360-degree view of the road. The AI software makes real-time decisions to keep everything running smoothly, meeting all requirements for Level 4 autonomy.
MOIA also offers Operator Enablement, providing full support for running a fleet, including simulation, training, deployment, and live monitoring. This setup allows operators to serve urban, suburban, and rural areas. MOIA CEO Sascha Meyer emphasized that mobility is a basic human need, and artificial intelligence opens new opportunities for flexible, shared, comfortable, and affordable mobility.
The launch of the ID. Buzz AD marks an exciting development in the autonomous vehicle market, with many experts noting its potential to leave competitors like Tesla’s Full Self-Drive behind.
Source: https://electrek.co/2025/06/19/id-buzz-ad-vw-fully-autonomous-moia