Based on 12,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.13/kWh electricity.
MEB platform; retro-styled van with solid VW battery reliability — ~5% at 50k mi
The ID.Buzz starts at $59,995 MSRP for the long-wheelbase 3-row model. Dealer markups are declining; expect to find them at $57,000-$60,000.
Moderate value. The retro design is unique, but $60,000 for 234 miles of range is steep. It is the only electric van in the US market. True Value Score: 70/100.
EPA range is 234 miles. Real-world driving yields 208-225 miles. Cold weather (30°F) reduces range to about 184 miles.
The EV9 has more range (304 vs 234 mi), is cheaper, and has faster 800V charging. The ID.Buzz has a unique van layout, more interior flexibility, and the iconic VW design.
The ID.Buzz is inspired by the original Type 2 Microbus design but is built on VW's modern MEB electric platform. It captures the spirit of the original while offering modern EV technology.
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