Video Summary
- The ID Buzz Cargo's design is recognizable, and the details are up to date.- The motor is at the back, leading to a shorter overhang at the front.
- Under the floor is VW's MEB platform, found in nearly all of VW group electric cars.
- There is approximately 3.9 cubic meters of space. Two Euro pallets can fit within the space.
- The entry-level commerce payload can carry up to 607 kg and the Commerce Plus is rated at 592 kg.
- While the Cargo comes with a tailgate as standard, there is an option to add a pair of wing doors.
- The distance between the floor and the load sills is higher than in the transporter because of the battery pack raising the floor up.
- The entry-level Cargo comes with a nice plywood lining on the floor.
- There are lots of lashing rings around and in the side panels to keep everything where it should be.
- The Cargo gets a two-plus-one seating arrangement, but a no-cost option is to have two single seats.
- While not as colorful as the people version, the basic layout is largely the same.
- The basic dashboard is simpler, with a storage area rather than a double-decker design.
- The base model gets a 10-inch touchscreen that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- It comes with VW’s third-generation ID software, which includes over-the-air updates.
- The infotainment screen is somewhat slow to start up, and some screens take a while to load. The reviewer would like it angled toward the driver.
- The higher spec Commerce Plus comes with VW's built-in navigation as standard and a bigger 12-inch screen.
- The driving position is good, with a high riding height.
- Visibility is good thanks to the quarter lights. There is lots of storage space. There are 12 V power outlets and USB chargers.
- The range is 256 miles (WLTP).
- It takes a 170-kilowatt DC charger, for around 30 minutes, to go from 5-80%. With an 11-kilowatt AC wallbox, it takes around 11 hours to fully charge.
- The VW Buzz comes with plug-and-charge as standard.
- An addition of 90 miles of range only takes 10 minutes.
- One minor disappointment is the lack of regeneration.
- It isn’t fast, as the top speed is 90 mph and 0-62 happens in 10.2 seconds.
- The turning circle is 11.1 meters (tighter than a transporter). It has Park Assist Plus, which can reverse into parking spaces.
- It is a well-thought-out practical interior and a reworked classic.
- If it will be used as a work vehicle and if the VAT can be claimed, the savings would be between £7.5 - £8,000.
- An electric van with realistic range around 210 miles costs considerably less to operate than a Volkswagen transporter.
- The commerce version comes with 18-inch steel wheels and black bumpers.
- For a commercial vehicle, there is hardly any body roll; the steering has a nice weight and balance.
- The ID Buzz Cargo is a great start for VW and may be viewed as a travel companion.
