The Volkswagen ID. Buzz takes the spirit of the classic VW bus—road‑trip memories, surf culture, and living out of a van—and reimagines it as a modern all‑electric people mover. I spent time driving the long‑wheelbase ID. Buzz around the Washington, D.C. metro area, through Silver Spring, and out toward my home base in West Virginia, and it quickly became a family favorite.
Electric powertrain, range, and seating
U.S.‑spec 2025 ID. Buzz models offer rear‑wheel‑drive and all‑wheel‑drive variants: Pro S models with RWD make about 282 horsepower, while Pro S Plus models with 4MOTION all‑wheel drive produce around 335 horsepower. EPA‑estimated range clocks in at roughly 234 miles for RWD versions and about 231 miles for AWD, impressive numbers for a three‑row electric van of this size.
Seating configurations allow for six or seven passengers, depending on trim and layout, and the interior is huge—more than enough room for my son, my mother, and other family members to ride in comfort. Cargo flexibility is excellent as well, making the ID. Buzz a legitimate multi‑purpose vehicle for families, road‑trippers, and creative professionals.
Everyday driving and tech integration
Driving the ID. Buzz on I‑81 and I‑70, as well as on local roads around Silver Spring and into Hagerstown, Maryland, it felt stable, quiet, and more refined than the old air‑cooled buses people nostalgically remember. Charging in Hagerstown was straightforward, and the van’s range and efficiency made regional trips realistic without constant planning.
Inside, the ID. Buzz brings a digital instrument cluster, a large infotainment screen, voice controls, and a full suite of driver‑assistance technologies like adaptive cruise control. It keeps the retro charm of the original bus’s shape and two‑tone paint, then layers in all the creature comforts and safety tech that earlier generations never had.
A cultural icon, now electric
The original VW bus was never about luxury; it was about freedom, community, and creativity. Buzz, Volkswagen has built an EV that honors that legacy while addressing modern expectations for refinement, connectivity, and safety.
For families and enthusiasts who want something different from a conventional SUV, the ID. Buzz is a rolling conversation piece and a genuinely capable electric people mover. For more information, visit www.VW.com