# Volkswagen ID. Buzz global electric vehicle expedition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volkswagen-id-buzz-global-electric-vehicle-expedition > Updated: 2026-09-25T16:42:05.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. A Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minibus completed a global expedition, traveling 99,767 kilometers across 92 countries and six continents. The journey lasted approximately 445 days, beginning and ending in Hanover, Germany. During the tour, the vehicle underwent more than 300 charging cycles and 16 transoceanic crossings via container ships. Despite traversing diverse terrains and climates, the vehicle reportedly experienced no technical breakdowns or major issues with its primary electric drivetrain. Post-trip inspections by TÜV Nord confirmed the vehicle had no mechanical or safety defects, noting the battery health remained above 95%. The expedition highlighted varying levels of global electric vehicle infrastructure. While functional networks were noted in countries such as China, South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda, other regions like Zambia and Tanzania lacked public infrastructure, necessitating charging at national electrical substations under supervision. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Volkswagen ID. Buzz completes 99,767-km electric world tour A Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minibus completed a 99,767-kilometer world tour across 92 countries, passing technical inspections with no major mechanical issues and maintaining over 95% battery health. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volkswagen-id-buzz-completes-99767-km-electric-world-tour ### 2026-09-19: Volkswagen ID. Buzz sets Guinness World Record with 99,767 km global trip Rainer Zietlow set a Guinness World Record driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz through 92 countries and 99,767 km over 445 days without a single technical breakdown. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rainer-zietlow-sets-guinness-world-record-in-electric-vw-id-buzz --- Cite as: Volkswagen ID. Buzz global electric vehicle expedition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/volkswagen-id-buzz-global-electric-vehicle-expedition