Volkswagen ID. Buzz is one of the models from the German manufacturer that has recently aroused the most curiosity. Electric successor to Bulli is born OIE platform, the same one that was used, for example, on the ID.3 and ID.4. For more than half a century, the German multivan has been synonymous with travel and freedom. Now the car manufacturer has tried to improve the Bulli by offering a 100% electric version.
Thus, the model is designed not only to offer plenty of space, but also for travel. That’s why we decided to test the electric minivan real-life test on a route of approximately 300 kmmostly on the motorway to really understand what its limitations might be.
- DATA SHEET
- REAL CONSUMPTION TEST
- CHARGER
- Driving impressions
- PRICES
Let’s take a look at them main technical characteristics Volkswagen ID. Buzz is on trial.
DIMENSIONS
- LENGTH: 4712 mm
- WIDTH: 2212 mm (with mirrors)
- HEIGHT: 1936 mm
- WHEELBASE: 2989 mm
- CAPACITY: 1121/2123 liters
- WHEELS: 20 inches (235/50)
- EMPTY WEIGHT: 2511 kg.
MOTOR
- Electrical engine
- POWER: 150 kW (204 hp)
- TORQUE: 310 Nm
- BATTERY: 82 kWh (77 kWh used)
- rear drive
- DC CHARGING POWER: 170 kW
- DC CHARGING 5-80%: 30 minutes
- AC CHARGING POWER: 11KW
PERFORMANCE
- MAXIMUM SPEED: 145 km/h.
- ACCELERATION 0–100 km/h: 10.2 seconds.
- CONSUMPTION: 21 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
- RANGE: 413 km (WLTP)
A total of 302 km were covered, mostly along the highway. (of which approximately 30 km outside the city/outside the city to enter the motorway and reach your destination after exiting the motorway). We left Milan in the direction of Treviso. External temperature from 14 to 18 degrees. The air conditioning is turned off given the pleasant temperature of the day.
On the highway adaptive cruise control at a speed of 130 km/h. Obviously, real speed affected by traffic conditions. Moreover, the motorway sections covered are among the busiest in Italy and we are still talking about an autonomy test carried out under real operating conditions. To be fair, it must be said that due to the accident there was a slowdown of about ten km, which slightly reduced the average, and therefore the consumption.
How did ID.Buzz fare along this path and in this scenario? In theory it will take me to my destination without needing to recharge, having arrived with the battery in “reserve”. However, I still got it stopped after 287 km to one Eviva HPC Station perform a charging test (which we’ll talk about later). When parked, the battery charge level was 17%.
The data is in hand, as can be seen in the infotainment photo, the route was covered in one average speed 101 km/h and with average consumption 21.6 kWh per 100 km.. After charging, the last kilometers (outside the city/city) were covered with an average consumption of 16.1 kWh per 100 km.
Overall, the final average was 92 km/h with an average consumption of 21.4 kWh per 100 km.
In this case, we could not repeat the trip in the opposite direction because the car needed returned to Verona and not in Milan. The journey, although much shorter, was interesting as it took place in completely different climatic conditions.
Temperature about 9 degrees, heavy rain and wind. In this context, ID consumption. The excitement has grown significantly. In the end, over a 130km trip (always mostly on the motorway), the average consumption was 23.6 kWh per 100km, albeit with a lower overall average, as can be seen in the image.
Travel permitted check the charging curve electric minivan from Volkswagen. An interesting fact is that the car manufacturer claims a peak DC power of 170 kW. Really, even for a few moments, from the HPC column managed to achieve a power of 184 kW. Let’s now look at the charging curve obtained at the Ewiva 300 kW charging station.
Charging time
So this is the charging curve obtained from the HPC column test. Charging time? From 17 to 80% required, as can be seen from the column image, 28 minutes and 43 seconds. In total, the energy supplied was 50.90 kWh.
Charging cost
How much does a full tank of energy cost for a Volkswagen ID. Hum? Since this is an electric model, the answer is, “It depends.” For those with the ability to recharge at home, the cost ranges from 0 euros (if you have a photovoltaic system with battery storage) to approximately 19.25 euros, given today's average price (higher protection) for electricity in Italy (during the trial ).
Obviously, calculating the actual cost of charging at home varies depending on your energy contract.
To calculate how much you spend, you need to reimburse the price of your tariff (shown on your electricity bill), which is shown as "euro per kWh". This figure must be multiplied by approximately 77 kWh of battery capacity, minus losses, which we ignore.
However, if you charge from a public charging station, the costs will obviously be very different. Pay-as-you-go plans are the most expensive and make refilling energy much more expensive. It is better to focus on subscriptions that allow you to receive a certain number of kWh per month at a fixed price or at a discount from the consumption rate (consumption and subscription prices can be compared here).
If you want to do a simulation with an A2A subscription for non-customers (XL with 320 kWh included and a unit price of about 0.38 euros per kWh), a full tank of energy for a Volkswagen minivan costs 29.26 euros.
When you get on board, you have to take ID “measurements” for a couple of kilometers. Hum. In particular, you need to get used to its size for a moment, especially the width. After passing this stage, the driving experience offered by the Volkswagen electric minivan It's definitely enjoyable and funny at times..
The German manufacturer has certainly done a good job tuning the chassis and suspension. The minivan is precise and at the same time able to filter out asphalt unevenness well. Keep in mind, ID. Buzz does not encourage excessive driving due to its nature. However, it is more maneuverable than you might imagine and also performs well on mixed terrain as long as you don't overdo it. The electric motor is well suited for a car of this size, guaranteeing a certain lively accelerator response.
Imagine Mode B (Brake) which allows you to increase the regenerative braking to such an extent that you have to drive almost with one pedal. ID card in motion. Buzz is very comfortable, even on the highway. Adaptive cruise control It works very well, is never too harsh and doesn't seem to go into crisis with large trucks as has happened to me on models from other car manufacturers.
The interior is very spacious both front and rear. The model we tested had folding tables on the backs of the front seats that could be used by rear passengers. In short, traveling with five adults is no problem, even with a lot of luggage given the size of the trunk. A long-wheelbase model will also arrive in Europe soon and will carry up to 7 passengers. Apparently, the range will also be expanded with the advent of the GTX version.
The dashboard layout matches the layout of ID range models. Therefore, there is a small 5.3-inch screen for digital instruments and a central display (10 or 12 inches depending on version) for the infotainment system, the interface of which is not always intuitive. In addition, in several cases during the launch phase the work was very “slow”.
How much does it cost Volkswagen ID. Noise in Italy? We start with 67,390 euros by ID. Buzz Pro and from 71,390 euros by ID. Buzz Pro+ (the one we tested).
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Source: HD Motori
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