Announced: Officially announced, not yet orderableFactory camperStandard roof

Volkswagen ID. California Cruise

Built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (Germany) · Base vehicle: Volkswagen ID. Buzz short or long wheelbase

  • not published
    Range
  • not published
    Battery
  • not published
    DC
  • 2
    Berths

Availability by country

MarketStatusPriceDeliveriesSteeringSource
GermanyAnnouncedfrom €60,761 Early 2027left-hand drive[1]

Prices as published by the maker or in the source. Equipment, taxes and delivery may differ.

What stands out

  • First fully electric VW California, world premiere at Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026
  • Bed 2 m long, blackout blinds, camping table and two chairs
  • V2L up to 2,000 W continuous output (peak 3.6 kW)
  • Further electric California models announced up to 2028

Worth knowing

  • Price from €60,761 for Germany; gross/net not stated in any source
  • VW has published no technical data for the Cruise: battery and range are not stated (press quotes the base ID. Buzz Pro with 78, 79 or 86 kWh and about 460 km, which are not Cruise figures)
  • First deliveries early 2027, Germany first; order start not documented
  • No kitchen and no pop-top mentioned: closer to a mini camper with bed, table and chairs
  • No UK launch announced

Specifications

Berths2[2]
HeatingAir conditioning keeps the interior at temperature for up to 48 h in California mode[1]
KitchenNo kitchen mentioned; V2L for external appliances[1]
Vehicle-to-loadYes[1]

Not published: Range, Battery, DC charging, AC charging, Power, Seats, Length, Width, Height, Weight, Payload, Towing.

Sources

  1. Volkswagen Reveals All-New ID. California Cruise at Caravan Salon 2026 · autoevolution · 28 Aug 2026
    „Pricing for the all-new VW ID. California Cruise starts from €60,761 | The first deliveries are scheduled for the first part of next year. | embedded vehicle-to-load function with a continuous output of up to 2,000 watts | allows the climate control to heat or cool the interior for up to 48 hours | the first all-electric California one“
  2. Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all-electric camper · The Driven · 31 Aug 2026
    „sleeping accommodation for two with a 2-metre-long bed | set to launch first in Germany early next year“
  3. VW ID. California Cruise: Der Bulli-Traum wird elektrisch ab 60.761 Euro · sparneuwagen.de · 28 Aug 2026
    „Der Einstiegspreis liegt bei 60.761 Euro. | Die ersten Fahrzeuge sollen Anfang 2027 ausgeliefert werden.“

Last checked: 1 Nov 2026. Spotted an error? Contact us via the legal notice.

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