Volkswagen Pauses Production of ID. Buzz in Hanover

Volkswagen will suspend production of the ID. Buzz at its commercial vehicle plant in Hanover for one week in October, a pause that coincides with the autumn holidays in Lower Saxony. The factory produces both the ID. Buzz electric minivan and the internal-combustion-engine Multivan.

According to a spokesperson cited by the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung daily, the measure aims to give VW “the necessary flexibility to adapt production planning to market demand, which has evolved more rapidly than expected.”

Demand in Europe weaker then expected
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) division is facing a general slowdown in the European light commercial vehicle market and slower-than-expected growth in the electric segment.

The manufacturer has already adjusted production: about 21,000 fewer vehicles—combining the ID. Buzz and Multivan—are expected to be assembled in Hanover this year, according to internal sources cited by HAZ.

To respond to market weakness, VW had already extended the summer holidays from three to four weeks and, since September 1, reinstated the normal 35-hour week after having temporarily increased working time to 37.5 hours.

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