Volkswagen will use recycled materials in the production versions of the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.71.

Using recycled PET water bottles to make fabrics for seats and other interior trims is nothing new to the automotive industry. Automakers have shown sustainability by touting how many water bottles they use to make seats. The Buzz uses 63 500ml plastic bottles in its interior, such as seats and carpets.

What has caught people's attention, however, is Volkswagen's statement that it will use innovative recycled materials instead of chrome on the ID. Buzz and apply this innovation to other vehicles developed in the ID range.

Because the chrome plating process is harmful to the environment, Volkswagen said it will replace the chrome-plated material with a bio-based binder chrome paint.