SO, CAN YOU ROAD TRIP THE ID. BUZZ OR NOT? – 2025 VW ID. BUZZ HIGHWAY EFFICIENCY & RANGE TEST

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz First Edition undergoes a real-world highway efficiency and range test, aiming to determine its viability for road trips. While the reviewer acknowledges its stylish design and fun driving dynamics, the primary focus is on its highway cruising capabilities. The test, conducted at an average of 70 mph with climate control active, yielded a real-world range of approximately 210 miles from a full charge, aligning closely with EPA highway estimates but falling short of the 234-mile mixed-driving figure. The reviewer notes that practical road trip usage, accounting for charging up to 90% and down to 10%, would likely result in a usable range of 150-160 miles, or about 2.5 hours of driving. Despite this, the reviewer expresses pleasant surprise, expecting worse performance. Comfort during the test was deemed acceptable, though the haptic controls and lack of one-pedal driving were noted as minor drawbacks. Overall, the ID. Buzz is presented as a charismatic electric vehicle with passable highway efficiency for its size and shape, though a larger battery pack could have been beneficial.