Video Summary
- Via a level two outlet, it takes about eight hours to fully charge the battery.- The reviewer can fit two vans on a 16 ft wide by 19.5 ft long driveway.
- The ID.Buzz mirror folds in when locked, and you can still walk between vans, though not with a double wide stroller.
- With the key fob, approaching the vehicle will unlock all doors.
- Entry into the front driver seat requires turning the body slightly due to spacing.
- The engine does not make noise.
- The car has a wireless charging pad.
- The car has USB-C ports.
- The car has a storage space in the center console with movable posts that adjust for different sized items.
- The driver door pocket can accommodate a wallet and sunglasses.
- There is a space for the key fob to the left of the steering column.
- GoPro accessories fit in front of the passenger.
- The range estimate at 99% charge is 240 miles.
- The EPA rates it at 231 miles.
- The test car has seat heating and seat ventilation.
- It includes a lumbar massage.
- It has some wind noise due to its shape, but not a lot of road noise.
- Drivers may have to duck to see traffic lights.
- Drivers become celebrities when driving the car.
- It is spacious and has a great driving position.
- Zero-60 mph acceleration happens in 5.3 seconds.
- There is a kick sensor underneath the sliding doors.
- The driver has to be careful pulling up the surfboard in and out.
- The test drive was made extra fun with "Mobile Mama" riding in the second row.
- The VW ID.Buzz does honor its surfing lineage.
- One could fit three surfboards inside.
- The electric powertrain makes for a chill driving experience.
- It has utility and a modular cabin.
- The sun visors are short and do not completely block the sun, there needs to be a full sized sun visor.
- Charging can sometimes be an issue on the road and might need customer service to reboot or troubleshoot.
- The vehicle costs about double than comparable mini vans.
- After removing the double stroller from the trunk, the reviewer folded down the third row seat to make it flat. He said his butt would fall through if he tried to sleep there. He slid the seat out from the second row, and could only transport five people and a surfboard in this manner.
- Overall, the vehicle tested out fine and has been approved for family use.
