Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Pro

Overview

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Pro is here to electrify your business, blending iconic retro charm with serious practicality. This isn't just a van; it's a mobile statement! As the "Cargo Pro" trim, it’s kitted out for hard graft, boasting a punchy electric motor and a spacious load area. Ready to turn heads on the delivery run, it’s priced from around €57,375 new in Europe, with used examples fetching about €46,980. It’s the cool way to haul, offering zero tailpipe emissions and a whole lot of character.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the ID.Buzz Cargo Pro benefits from Volkswagen’s latest tech offensive! Key among the updates is the next-generation infotainment system, often featuring a larger, more responsive 12.9-inch central display and much-improved, illuminated touch sliders for climate control. The already potent 210 kW powertrain of this "Pro" version, which began production in 2024, continues to impress, making light work of heavy loads. Expect smarter connectivity and potentially enhanced voice assistant features with ChatGPT integration, keeping this working hero at the cutting edge of van tech.

Design & Exterior

Phwoar! The ID.Buzz Cargo Pro is a proper head-turner, channelling the spirit of the classic T1 but with a futuristic twist. Its friendly "face" with those sleek LED headlights makes it instantly loveable. As the Cargo Pro, it means business with practical panel sides ready for your branding. It measures up at 4712 mm long, 1985 mm wide (excluding mirrors), and 1932 mm tall, giving it a commanding yet approachable presence on the road. The design is both cool and clever, perfect for a modern business.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Cargo Pro, and you'll find a cabin that's robust and ready for work, yet still packs VW's modern ID. family tech. You get a choice of a two-seat or three-seat bench configuration up front, all designed for durability and comfort on long hauls. The main event is the cargo bay, offering a cavernous 3900 litres of space for all your gear – though there's no frunk, sorry! Tech-wise, expect a crisp digital driver’s display and Volkswagen’s latest infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keeping you connected.

Performance & Driving Experience

Don't let the van shape fool you; the ID.Buzz Cargo Pro with its rear-wheel drive setup is surprisingly spritely! Thanks to its potent 210 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), it delivers a hefty 560 Nm of torque, zipping you from 0-100 km/h in a mere 7.6 seconds – quick for a commercial hauler! The driving experience is smooth, quiet, and remarkably car-like, with a top speed of 160 km/h and a tight turning circle making city manoeuvres a doddle. Regenerative braking is well-tuned for efficient driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering the Cargo Pro is a 79 kWh (usable) battery pack, giving you a real-world range of around 384 km, as calculated by Green Cars Compare – plenty for most business days. Efficiency is rated at a decent 4.86 km/kWh. When it's time to juice up, the standard 11 kW AC on-board charger will take it from empty to full in about 7.5-8 hours. Find a speedy DC charger, and you can blast it with up to 185 kW via its CCS Type 2 port, going from 5-80% in roughly 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Volkswagen hasn't skimped on safety with the ID.Buzz Cargo Pro, impressively bagging a full 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Standard kit includes essentials like Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Keeping Assist to help keep you on the straight and narrow. You can usually bolster this with optional extras like Adaptive Cruise Control for those long motorway stints, Park Assist Plus to help squeeze into tight spots, and Travel Assist for semi-autonomous driving support, making your workday safer and less stressful.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

In Europe, Volkswagen typically backs the ID.Buzz Cargo Pro with a 2-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, alongside a 3-year paint warranty and a 12-year anti-perforation guarantee. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery gets its own robust cover: 8 years or 160,000 km, warranting at least 70% of its usable capacity. With fewer moving parts than a diesel van, maintenance should be a breeze, generally needing just an inspection service every two years regardless of mileage, saving you time and money in the long run.