This is the 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz and it’s a a fully electric reboot of the old school VW Bus. The ID Buzz is expensive for a van, but it is also very distinctive, quirky, and cool. Today I’m reviewing this ID Buzz and I’ll show you the many quirks and features. I’m also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it’s like to drive.
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The ID. Buzz may be electric, but it still embodies the spirit of the original. With three rows that offer six and seven seat configurations, it’s spacious enough to fit your whole crew. While taking you just about wherever you want to go. And that available two-tone paint? It’s a nod to the vintage style that made the bus so recognizable.
The ID.Buzz’s all-electric powertrain comes in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, delivering a driving range of up to 234 miles. The long-wheelbase ID.Buzz includes a larger battery at 91 kWh (as opposed to 82 kWh). The rear motor receives a power bump to 282 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque (as opposed to 201 hp for the short-wheelbase).
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The 195.4-inch ID.Buzz adds 26.9 inches in length. Its 78.1-inch width is greater by 10.4 inches, and its height, at 76.2 inches, is surprisingly lower than its progenitor by 0.2 inch. The top speed of the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz is electronically limited to 160 kilometres per hour, up from the two-row version’s 145 km/h. The VW Van’s estimated starting price is around $60,000.
