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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz can travel 1000 km in record time, the proof in video

The Norwegian YouTuber Bjørn Nyland has made a name for himself by having the latest electric vehicles available on the market pass a very specific test: the 1000 km test. Against all odds, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the German manufacturer’s electric combi, rather distinguished itself during this challenge.

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Credits: Volkswagen

If you are a fan of automotive YouTube channels, you may know the Norwegian Bjørn Nyland. This videographer has become known in particular by imposing a somewhat special test on each electric vehicle recently available on the market: the 1000 km race.

The principle is simple: see how long the latest electric models of the moment cover this distance. Note however that the time spent recharging the batteries is counted in the final timer. As our colleagues from the specialized site remind us InsideEv’s, we find at the top of the ranking established by the Youtuber the Kia Ceed PHEV with 9 hours on the clock. Next comes the 2021 NIO ES8 with 9 hours as well, followed by the 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ with 9:05.

A few weeks ago, Bjørn Nyland decided to test the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the famous electric combi from the German manufacturer. As a reminder, the electric van is already a great success and is already approaching the end of stock. A great performance, especially since it is not even available in concessions yet! In effect, VW has already sold more than 10,000 copies of the ID. Buzz about the 15,000 planned for the European market in 2022.

The ID. Buzz proves he’s not afraid of long drives

So what are the results of the ID. Buzz at the 1000 km test? With its 204 horsepower and 82 kWh battery, the electric combi covered the planned distance in 10 hours and 30 minutes. Note that the average outside temperature was 12°C. During his journey, the videographer was forced to will stop six times to recharge the vehicle battery, with an average distance of 132 km between each break (after having traveled the first 288 km).

The average energy consumption of the ID. Buzz was 299 Wh/km, a result almost similar to that of the Audi e-tron 55 SUV. A rather good figure for a van weighing a trifle of 2,482 kilos empty. We owe this fine performance to the ID. Buzz has its fast charging capabilities, which can reach 180 kW at peak. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the combi can be recharged from 5 to 80% in 30 minutes on an ultra-fast charging station.

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