If you imagine a van traveling the world, you most certainly have a Volkswagen in mind. That’s good: this legendary van comes out under the name ID Buzz, all electric.
There is something romantic about van life. The idea of traveling the world behind the wheel of your own house, and discovering new people and new philosophies throughout the towns and villages has always appealed. But never more than at the time of the youth revolution, the Woodstock festival and the expansion of consciousness in mind. From this period always emerges an iconic vehicle : the Volkswagen van. Many are those who collect them, retype them and transform them to make real mobile homes.
But here it is: the time of oil is soon over. And on this point, these legendary vans are naturally doomed to disappear… Or perhaps find a new lease of life? It is in any case the plan of Volkswagen, which has decided not to leave its four-wheeled myth in the garage. The ID Buzz is the brand’s brand new 100% electric van, who draws his inspiration very closely from the great hippie mistakes of his company while being aware of the challenges of the new world. Discover all its features right here.
The great return of the Volkswagen Combi
You have understood: the ID Buzz is largely inspired by the Volkswagen Combi which we told you about in the introduction. Its very rounded lines and its large nostalgic logo on the front are the perfect examples. The Buzz ID itself does 4712mm long, 2212mm wide with mirrors, and 1936mm high. The cabin itself is 1180mm high, with a sliding door opening width of 757mm. All this for a total weight of 2482kg empty, and a total authorized load of 3000kg.
By default, it is a 5-seater also offering a large storage space. 1,121-litre trunk, or 2,123 liters if you fold the rear seats. On the design side, Volkswagen plays on the two-tone with the ID Buzz to remind us ever more of its illustrious ancestor, but also goes much further in its options.
The improvements of the Volkswagen ID Buzz
The Volkswagen ID Buzz is intended to be a modern vehicle, and thus incorporates many options in this sense. Many flexible storage spaces are available within the passenger compartment, including the “ID Buzz Box” supplied as standard which allows you to store drinks and water bottles, sunglasses and anything else. This box is located between the driver’s seat and the passenger seat. It even incorporates drawers, a bottle opener and an ice scraper. You can remove the box to gain comfort in the back.
The cockpit of the ID Buzz is obviously digital. Onelarge 10 inch central touch screen incorporates the standard multimedia system. This easily connects to any smartphone via Volkswagen’s App-Connect app. You also have access to DAB+ digital radio and many smart services via We Connect. As a bonus of USB-C ports, you also have access to a wireless charging pad for compatible smartphones.
Finally, the atmosphere within the new electric Combi has been enormously thought out. Besides the optional Matrix LED IQ Light that detects you as you approach the vehicle, you also have an interactive system within the cabin. Called ID Light, the latter allows you to combine light signals and sounds to create various atmospheres as well as guide the driver as a bonus of the integrated navigation system. Everything has been thought out to combine practicality with user-friendliness, in keeping with the philosophy of the original Combi.
Autonomy of the Volkswagen ID Buzz
As standard, the Volkswagen ID Buzz will always be equipped witha 77kWh battery allowing him to drive 419km. This battery is associated with a 150kW or 204 horsepower motor. The ID Buzz Pro promises an electricity consumption in kWh/100km of 20.8 without CO² emissions. Its energy efficiency class has been rated at A+++.
For charging, you can have a home charging station installed. Otherwise, the vehicle supports the Plug & Charge protocol and most charging stations available in the country. The Volkswagen ID Buzz can be recharged with a maximum power of 170kW, but can also take advantage of a maximum standard AC recharge of 11kW. On fast DC charging (as available on the highway), a 5-80% charge will only take you 30 minutes of waiting.
In its ecological approach, Volkswagen also specifies that the ID Buzz is the first vehicle that it designs in full awareness of the neutral carbon footprint by 2050. Therefore, from the entire supply chain to the production and use, it seeks to use clean energy and act in a sustainable manner.
Price and options of the Volkswagen Buzz ID
The Volkswagen ID Buzz is available pre-booking today from 56,990 euros including tax for its standard options, including the same motor and the same battery every time. An online configurator allows you to adjust your options as you wish to arrive at the price that suits you best for the best comfort.
Note that the van was a victim of its own success. For Volkswagen, this is good news: he alone carries the manufacturer’s electrical division. For drivers, on the other hand, this means that it will potentially be necessary to wait before being able to drive it.
GTX version, long range and 7 seats
The announcements surrounding the Buzz ID don’t stop there. The Volkswagen brand has started teasing on upcoming models in the same range. We have for example been able to observe a long version of the Buzz ID which can accommodate up to 7 occupants.
And precisely, the German manufacturer has officially presented the ID. Long-wheelbase Buzz this June 2, 2023. This model, which will be available in 2024 on the American and European markets, marks its difference on many points.
First of all, it is obviously larger, which allows it to accommodate up to 7 passengers and offer up to 2,469 liters of storage space. In addition to having a new head-up display and a state-of-the-art infotainment system, this model sports a smart panoramic glass sunroof (can become opaque or transparent via an electric command).
This longer wheelbase allowed Volkswagen to integrate a more generous battery pack of 91 kWh and an unprecedented 210 kW (282 horsepower) engine for a torque of 560 Nm.
Finally, the brand also teased the arrival ofa GTX version of the ID Buzz. According to VW, this model will be equipped with a 250 kW (355 horsepower) electric motor, which will allow it to perform the 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds.
