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The ID. Buzz LWB Pro is Volkswagen's electric reinvention of the Microbus: a 7-seat, long-wheelbase MPV pairing an 86 kWh usable battery with 488 km WLTP range, 200 kW DC fast charging, and a huge 1,340-litre boot (2,469 litres seats-folded).
Volkswagen ID. Buzz works best when big families who need genuine 7-seat space with a 1,340-litre boot and predictable charging matter more than headline acceleration.
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Cost snapshot
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Charging fit
Starter setup only: 9 hours of dedicated wallbox or level 2 charger charging gives this EV a 100/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.
Overnight recovery
On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 59.9 kWh over 9 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.
Pros
Best for buyers who want maximum people-and-cargo space with unmistakable character and accept van dimensions and a premium price for it.
Cons
Reviewed 2026-07-22
Specs that affect ownership
Real-world estimate ~365–430 km in everyday mixed driving. How we estimate this.
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Real-world convenience still depends on the chargers near you.
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Best for buyers who want maximum people-and-cargo space with unmistakable character and accept van dimensions and a premium price for it.
Best fits include: Big families who need genuine 7-seat space with a 1,340-litre boot, Retro-bus fans who want the icon reborn electric, and Road-trippers — 200 kW DC charging does 10-80% in about 26 minutes.
The main caveats are these: At nearly 5 metres long and 1.9 metres tall, it needs van-sized parking; and A heat pump is optional, not standard — winter range takes a bigger hit without it.
488 km on the WLTP cycle.
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