Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Despite creating a buzz, Volkswagen’s retro-inspired electric minivan has been a poor seller thus far due to its limited range and an excessively high price, not to mention the lack of entry-level models. The rear-wheel-drive variant (282 hp) only manages 377 km on a full charge, while the all-wheel-drive variant (335 hp) is limited to 372 km. The ID. Buzz is smaller, more expensive but just as spacious as traditional minivans (Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival, etc.).
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$77,495 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,458/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 282 hp (210 kW) |
| Torque | 413 lb·ft (560 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 91.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 442 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Minivan |
| Category | Electric, Minivan |
| Assembly | Hanover, DE |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 23.2 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 27.9 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 25.3 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 377 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P265/45R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,962 mm (195″) |
| Width | 1,985 mm (78″) |
| Height | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,239 mm (128″) |
| Weight | 2,771 kg (6,109 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 527 l and 4,120 l |
| Towing capacity | 1,179 kg (2,599 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.9 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 159 km/h (99 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |