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Volkswagen ID.Buzz
VW's electric revival of the iconic Type 2 Kombi — a retro-styled electric MPV with 82 kWh battery, 5/6/7-seat configurations, and a 1,121 L boot.
- Price from
- $72,990
- Range
- 421 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.9 s
- Power
- 210 kW
- DC charge
- 200 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Verdict
VW's electric revival of the iconic Type 2 Kombi — a retro-styled electric MPV with 82 kWh battery, 5/6/7-seat configurations, and a 1,121 L boot.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Iconic Kombi-inspired design with modern EV powertrain
- ✓ Genuinely huge boot/cargo flexibility
- ✓ Strong 200 kW DC charging
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 421 km WLTP range for the price
- ✕ Heavy and tall — handling reflects that
- ✕ Premium pricing for a 5-seat configuration
Best for
- Families
- Lifestyle buyers
- VW Type 2 fans
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 210 kW
- Motor torque
- 560 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.9 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 82 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 421 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 200 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 26 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,712 mm
- Width
- 1,985 mm
- Height
- 1,937 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,989 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 1,121 L
- Boot (seats down)
- 2,123 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2022)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $72,990
- Built in
- Germany
- Sale status
- on sale
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