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Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz has been awarded Green Car Journal’s 2025 Green Van of the Year™, recognizing its impact as an electric homage to the classic VW Microbus. Additional winners in Green Car Journal’s 2025 Green Car Awards include the Fiat 500e as Urban Green Car of the Year™ and the Ford Maverick as Commercial Green Truck of the Year™.
Key Highlights
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz honored as 2025 Green Van of the Year.
- Fiat 500e named 2025 Urban Green Car of the Year, for the second year in a row.
- Ford Maverick recognized as 2025 Commercial Green Truck of the Year.
- Other winners include Toyota Camry, Volvo EX90, and Chevrolet BrightDrop.
Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz, inspired by the iconic VW Microbus, features single or dual electric motors providing 282-330 horsepower. The van seats up to seven and offers a driving range of up to 234 miles. It surpassed finalists such as the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter EV, and Toyota Sienna to earn this award.
Ron Cogan, Editor and Publisher of Green Car Journal, commented, “Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz, a battery electric homage to the storied VW Microbus of an earlier era, is a worthy winner of the 2025 Green Van of the Year award. Equally exciting award winners in their segments are Ford’s Maverick compact pickup and Fiat’s electric 500e, a back-to-back winner of the magazine’s Urban Green Car of the Year™ award.”
The Fiat 500e impressed judges with its compact design, nimbleness, and city-friendly characteristics. Its Italian-chic style and maneuverability made it a standout, surpassing competitors like the Hyundai Kona, MINI Countryman SE ALL4, and Nissan Kicks.
The Ford Maverick was chosen as the 2025 Commercial Green Truck of the Year™ for its hybrid efficiency, affordability, and strong functionality as a work truck. Finalists in the category included the Bollinger B4, Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Isuzu NRR EV.
Green Car Journal also awarded other models in different categories for 2025:
- Toyota Camry – 2025 Green Car of the Year
- Volvo EX90 – 2025 Luxury Green Car of the Year
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – 2025 Family Green Car of the Year
- Chevrolet Equinox EV – 2025 Green SUV of the Year
- Chevrolet BrightDrop – 2025 Commercial Green Car of the Year
- Dodge Charger Daytona – 2025 Performance Green Car of the Year
The Green Car Awards, presented annually by Green Car Journal, honor new vehicles that advance environmental efficiency and meet consumer demands for features, value, and performance. The awards have been a significant part of the automotive landscape for over two decades, encouraging sustainable innovation in the automotive industry.
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