With similar models by other manufacturers speeding ahead in terms of range, fast charging might be crucial for the newly launched Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The long-awaited Volkswagen ID. Buzz in the long-wheelbase (LWB) version for the North American market is finally here, with the manufacturer expecting to start US deliveries later this year. However, considering the limited driving range, it might be difficult to use the 6- or 7-seat all-electric van for long-distance travel in the same way as the original iconic Microbus was used.

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz will be launched with a 91-kilowatt-hour battery—slightly larger than the 82-kWh one used in the standard-wheelbase version in Europe. That’s a large battery, but not necessarily large enough to secure 300 or even 250 miles of range.

Depending on whether the version is RWD or AWD, the model will have 234 miles or 231 miles of EPA Combined range, respectively. This is less than we anticipated a year ago, and not much when taking a van on a road trip.

The most recent EPA data also reveals that the EPA highway range rating for the entire ID. Buzz family is 211 miles, about 10% lower than the combined value. This strongly underlines the crucial role of DC fast charging during long-distance travel.

A chart showing the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EPA range by trim.

DC fast charging from 10 to 80% state-of-charge is expected to take about half an hour at up to roughly 200 kilowatts of power, although we have to wait for solid numbers until the full specifications are released. Initially, the model will be launched with a CCS1 charging port, just like the ID.4, although Volkswagen intends to switch to the NACS in the future.

The EPA range rating was slightly disappointing, especially when compared with other large EVs. For reference, the Kia EV9 Long Range is equipped with about a 100-kWh battery and rated at up to around 300 miles of EPA Combined range. The EPA highway rating is 239-265 miles, depending on the version. On top of that, the Kia EV9 can recharge from 10 to 80% slightly faster, in about 24 minutes.

A chart showing the 2024 Kia EV9 EPA range by trim.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz will start at $61,544 (including a $1,550 destination charge) and go up to $71,545, which is similar to the price range of the Kia EV9. The ID. Buzz is not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when purchasing, but there might be an option to get the incentive when leasing.

A chart showing 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EPA prices by trim.

State Of Charge already had an opportunity to take a first look at the Volkswagen ID. Buzz long-wheelbase version a year ago:

We are now looking forward to checking out and testing the final version of the ID. Buzz, which appears to be relatively well-equipped even in the base Pro S trim:

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Trims & Colors (source: Volkswagen)