Volkswagen ID. Buzz Becomes Unlikely Electric Hearse for Texas Funeral Home
Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz has taken on an unexpected role as a hearse for Perches Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas. The electric van’s practical design and spacious interior make it an ideal candidate for this unconventional conversion.
A Practical Choice for Funeral Services
The conversion process appears to have been remarkably straightforward, highlighting the ID. Buzz’s versatility. The most significant modification is a platform built to carry a casket, replacing the rear seats. The van’s exterior has been given a formal black coat of paint, with inserts covering the rear side windows to give it a more traditional hearse appearance.
While vans are not the typical choice for hearses in the United States, where elongated vehicles based on luxury platforms are more common, the ID. Buzz offers distinct advantages. Its spacious interior, originally designed for passengers and cargo, easily accommodates a casket platform without requiring extensive body modifications.
Not the First of Its Kind
Although this might be the first widely noticed ID. Buzz hearse conversion in the United States, it’s not an entirely new concept. German coachbuilder Kuhlmann Cars already offers a professionally converted ID. Buzz hearse, featuring similar interior modifications.
The use of the ID. Buzz as a hearse highlights the growing availability of electric vehicles for various applications. With limited options for electric van conversions in the U.S. market, the ID. Buzz occupies a unique niche – offering manageable dimensions and adaptable interior space.
As the funeral industry considers more sustainable options, unconventional uses of electric vehicles like the ID. Buzz hearse conversion may become more prevalent, blending eco-friendly transportation with traditional funeral services.
