https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back
Trying to sell a vehicle that appeals to the demographic that is in retirement/nursing homes...
Did you reset the Battery Management System in the car? All doors closed - key (or push button) on no start. Flash highbeams 5 times, press brake pedal 3 times - battery light on dash will flash and then the system will reset. Several videos on youtube on procedure.
Yeah, most places will replace a battery for free. I really didn't want to deal with it, so I contacted a local place. $350 for a new battery! So I bought one and replaced it myself for $220. Ridiculous!
May not be winning, but much of the market share Ford gave up in that period were tied to unremarkable products the head honcho called commodities. Ford cut its losses and saved its reputation by gettin' out of that kind of business.