Volkswagen ID. Buzz review | Auto Express

There is a choice of 79kWh and 86kWh batteries, while rear or four-wheel drive are available, with the latter exclusively for the top-spec GTX. Maximum range – a claimed 293 miles – is achieved by the single-motor Life model with the 86kWh battery, but even the most powerful GTX with the smaller battery has a claimed range of more than 250 miles on a full charge.

A sub-eight-second 0-62mph time for the basic ID. Buzz isn’t rapid compared with other EVs, but when you consider the car’s size and a kerbweight of more than 2.5 tonnes, it’s more than fast enough for most buyers. The GTX is even quicker, at 6.1 seconds, but this does come at the expense of range. In corners, the car’s weight pegs it back, so we’d recommend taking things easy, rather than pushing the car’s limits – while the centre of gravity is relatively low, the tall seating position amplifies body roll. Read more about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s electric motors, performance and drive…

With prices starting around £60,000, there’s quite a premium to pay for getting behind the wheel of the ID. Buzz, but VW isn’t struggling to sell them, and strong residual values boost the car’s appeal. Everyday costs are reasonable, although the car’s size and weight mean that it’s not the most efficient EV around. At least the big battery sizes help in that regard. Read more about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s range, charging and running costs…

While passers-by will have their heads turned by the looks of the ID. Buzz, passengers will definitely see the appeal of the cabin. The big windows and light-coloured trim amplify the sense of space inside, while colour coding the seat upholstery to the pastel exterior shades is a nod to the classic Type 2 Bulli. The layout is reasonable to get along with, and includes updates to help with the user friendliness of the dashboard. Read more about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s interior, design and technology…

One area where the ID. Buzz diverges from the classic Type 2 is its sheer size. It’s a big car, measuring nearly five metres long in LWB guise and almost two metres wide. That means there’s lots of space inside, with plenty of shoulder and legroom for three in the back, while the tall roof and big windows boost the sense of space inside. The LWB model boosts practicality further with its seven-seat layout and a sliding middle row, while there’s enough space behind the third row for the weekly shop. Read more about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s boot space, comfort and practicality…

With the VW Group’s MEB architecture under the skin, the ID. Buzz has a platform that’s shared with a wide array of EVs within the organisation. That strength in numbers also applies when it comes to the safety kit on board, because there’s a comprehensive range of systems on offer, and the amount of kit you get is the same across all three trim levels. Read more about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s reliability and safety…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Style long-term review

Auto Express Editor Paul Barker is in charge of our funky long-term Volkswagen ID. Buzz. He’s been enjoying its company on bank holiday journeys, taking shelter under the enormous tailgate during a sudden downpour, and revelling in the vast boot that can hold all manner of football kit, scooters, and bodyboards that the family uses on trips away.