Volkswagen ID.Buzz Van – Australian Model EV

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications

(Note: ONLY Pro models and pricing are currently available at time of writing (April 2025) other models are scheduled for release later in 2025/2026 and information should be used as a guide only)

Model Variants and Australian Pricing

• Pro SWB (5-seat): From approx. $93,500 drive away, including on road costs.
• Pro LWB (7-seat): From approx. $97,800 drive away, including on road costs.
• Indicative only – Cargo (SWB chassis, 2/3-seat): $79,990 (RRP before on-road costs)
• Indicative only – GTX LWB (AWD, 7-seat): $109,990 (RRP before on-road costs – arriving later in 2025)

Powertrain, Performance and Platform

• Powertrain options: Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive (Pro SWB, Pro LWB, Cargo); Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (GTX LWB)
• Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (APP550 rear motor)
• Power: Pro SWB/LWB/Cargo: 210 kW. GTX LWB: 250 kW (total system output).
• Torque: Pro SWB/LWB/Cargo: 560 Nm. GTX LWB: TBC (combined).
• Acceleration (0-100km/h): Pro LWB: approx. 7.9 seconds. GTX LWB: approx. 6.5 seconds (estimated). Pro SWB/Cargo: TBC.
• Platform Architecture (Voltage 400 or 800 volt): MEB Platform, 400 Volt system.

Range and Efficiency

• Range (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure [WLTP]): Pro SWB: up to 422 km. Pro LWB: up to 452 km. Cargo: up to 431 km. GTX LWB: TBC (expected slightly less than Pro LWB).
• Range Real World: Pro SWB (84kWh battery) approx. 380 km. Pro LWB (91kWh battery) approx. 406 km.
• Energy consumption/efficiency: Pro SWB: From 18.7 kWh/100km (WLTP derived). Pro LWB: From 19.0 kWh/100km (WLTP derived). Cargo: From 18.3 kWh/100km (WLTP derived). GTX LWB: TBC. (Real-world figures may vary).

Battery Capacity and Chemistry

• Battery Size Options (Gross / Net usable): Pro SWB & Cargo: 84 kWh / 79 kWh. Pro LWB & GTX LWB: 91 kWh / 86 kWh.
• Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion (NMC chemistry, Pouch cells from supplier LG Energy Solution).
• Battery Position: Underfloor, between the axles.

Charging Capability

• AC Fast (Level 2) home: Up to 11 kW (via 3-phase AC charger).
• DC Ultra rapid (Level 3): Pro SWB & Cargo: Up to 185 kW peak. Pro LWB & GTX LWB: Up to 200 kW peak.
• 10-80% Charge Time (DC): Approximately 26 minutes (at maximum DC charging speed).
• Portable Charger Supplied (Y/N): Y (Mode 2 charging cable for standard 10 amp outlets included.

Seating, Luggage and Carrying Capacity

• Seating capacity: Pro SWB: 5. Pro LWB / GTX LWB: 7. Cargo: 2 (standard single front seats) or 3 (optional passenger bench seat).
• Child Seat Options: ISOFIX and Top Tether points on outer 2nd-row seats (all models) and outer 3rd-row seats (LWB models).
• Maximum Cargo/Luggage Volume: SWB- 2232 L. LWB – 2469 L.
• Rear (Boot only – all seats up): Pro SWB: 1121 L (behind 2nd row). Pro LWB: 306 L (behind 3rd row). Cargo: 3.9 m³ / 3900 L (behind fixed partition).
• Rear (Boot and Seat – seats down/removed): Pro SWB: 2123 L (behind 1st row). Pro LWB: 2469 L (behind 1st row).
• Front Trunk (Frunk): No.

Towing and Roof Rack Capability

• Unbraked Towing: 750 kg (All models).
• Braked Towing: SWB- 1200kg. LWB – 1000kg.
• Tow ball Download limit: SWB- 75kg. LWB – 50kg.
• Roof Load (Rails): 100 kg (Requires optional roof rails/racks).

Safety and Drivers Assistance

• Airbags: Front airbags, front side airbags, front centre airbag, curtain airbags (front & rear for Pro models). (Total 7 for Pro models).
• Advanced driver assistance systems including: IQ.DRIVE suite standard on Pro models: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping), Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitoring), Front Assist (Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring), Travel Assist (semi-autonomous driving), Park Assist Plus (automated parking) with Memory function, Area View (360-degree camera). Cargo includes Front Assist, Lane Assist, Cruise Control standard, other systems optional.
• Active Safety: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control (ASR), Multi-collision brake, Driver Fatigue Detection.
• ANCAP Safety Rating: Not yet rated by ANCAP (Achieved 5 stars in Euro NCAP testing).

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension

• Wheel Sizes: Cargo: 18-inch steel wheels standard (19-inch alloys optional). Pro SWB/LWB: 19-inch ‘Tilburg’ alloy wheels standard (20-inch and 21-inch ‘Bromberg’ alloys optional). GTX LWB: Expected 20-inch or 21-inch alloys standard.
• Tyre Brand: Varies based on supply (e.g., Continental, Bridgestone, Hankook).
• Spare Wheel Option: No, Tyre repair/inflator kit supplied.
• Suspension: Front: MacPherson struts. Rear: Multi-link independent suspension. GTX may feature adaptive dampers (DCC).
• Brake Type (Disk/Drum): Front: Ventilated Disc Brakes. Rear: Drum Brakes (Pro SWB/LWB RWD, Cargo). GTX AWD may feature rear disc brakes (TBC). LWB models feature larger brakes than SWB.

Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System

• Screens: 5.3-inch Digital Cockpit Pro (driver display). Central Infotainment: 12-inch ‘Ready 2 Discover’ touchscreen (standard), optional 12.9-inch ‘Discover Pro Max’ navigation system. Optional Head-Up Display (HUD).
• Speakers: Cargo: 5 speakers. Pro: 9 speakers. Optional Harman Kardon premium sound system (available in packages).
• Wireless Apple Carplay: Y (Wired initially reported, wireless function expected via future software update or standard on later builds. VW specs list “Wireless App-Connect”).
• Wireless Android Auto: Y (Wired initially reported, wireless function expected via future software update or standard on later builds. VW specs list “Wireless App-Connect”).

Climate Control

• Heat Pump Included: No (Not listed as standard for Australia, may not be offered).
• Front seat Ventilation: No (Heating is standard or optional depending on package, ventilation not available).
• Rear seats/cabin Vents: Yes (3-zone ‘Air Care Climatronic’ automatic climate control standard on Pro models with rear controls). Cargo has 1-zone climate control.

Vehicle to Load Capability

• Interior AC Power outlet: No (Only USB-C ports for device charging).
• Exterior AC Power outlet: No (Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability not specified for Australian models).

General Features and Benefits

• Interior: Removable ‘Buzz Box’ centre console (Pro), Multi-colour adjustable ambient lighting (10-colour standard Pro, 30-colour optional), Sustainable interior materials (e.g., Seaquel yarn, ArtVelours Eco microfleece options), Stainless steel pedals (‘Play/Pause’ design), Heated front seats (standard Pro), Heated steering wheel (standard Pro).
• Sunroof: Optional fixed panoramic glass roof with electrochromic ‘smart glass’ dimming (Pro models).
• Exterior: IQ.LIGHT LED Matrix headlights with Dynamic Light Assist (standard Pro/optional Cargo), Illuminated light strip between headlights (standard Pro/optional Cargo), LED tail lights with dynamic indicators (standard Pro), Power-folding heated mirrors, Optional two-tone paint finishes.
• Powered Tailgate: Y (Standard on Pro models with ‘Easy Open & Close’ hands-free function, optional on Cargo).
• Driving: Keyless entry and starting system (‘KESSY Advanced’), Driving profile selection.
• LED Lighting: Full LED exterior lighting (headlights, DRLs, tail lights).
• USB Ports: Multiple USB-C ports distributed throughout the cabin (dashboard, doors, rear passenger area on Pro models).

Dimensions and Weight

• Length: SWB: 4712 mm. LWB: 4962 mm.
• Width: 1985 mm (excluding mirrors).
• Height: Pro SWB: approx. 1932 mm. Pro LWB: approx. 1927 mm. Cargo: approx. 1932 mm. (Varies slightly with specification).
• Wheelbase: SWB / Cargo: 2989 mm. LWB: 3239 mm.
• Weight (Unladen): SWB- 2484kg. LWB – 2692kg.
• Maximum Payload: SWB- 516kg. LWB – 648kg.
• Ground Clearance: TBC for Australia.

Interior and Exterior Colours

• Exterior Colours: Mono Silver Metallic, Candy White, Deep Black Pearl, Starlight Blue Metallic, Energetic Orange Metallic, Bay Leaf Green Metallic. Optional Two-Tone combinations (e.g., Candy White top with various lower colours like Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow). GTX exclusive colours likely (e.g., Cherry Red).
• Interior Colours: Options include Soul (Black), Mistral (Pale Grey), potentially with contrasting accents matching exterior colours. Seat upholstery options include cloth, optional Seaquel Yarn fabric, and ArtVelours Eco microfleece.

Country of Manufacture

• Hanover, Germany.

Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives

• Vehicle/body warranty: 5 years / unlimited kilometres.
• High voltage, traction battery: 8 years / 160,000 kilometres (whichever occurs first, with minimum 70% state of health guarantee).
• Service schedule: Every 24 months or 30,000 kilometres (whichever occurs first).
• Service costs: Capped Price Servicing available. First 3 services (6 years / 90,000km) total cost approx. $1450-$2010 (check specific Care Plan pricing). Individual service cost around $670 based on some reports.
• Service Packs: Optional VW Care Plans available (e.g., 3-year or 5-year plans covering scheduled servicing).
• Roadside Assistance: 1 year complimentary, extended with each scheduled service performed at an authorised VW dealer.

Summing up the Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV

Compared to competitors like the Kia EV9 and LDV Mifa 9, the ID.Buzz uniquely trades on its iconic retro design and VW brand cachet, though sometimes at a premium price point relative to its passenger or cargo space. While rivals may offer greater maximum range or utility in some configurations, the ID.Buzz provides a compelling blend of style, electric performance, and practicality for families and businesses seeking distinction in the growing Australian EV market.

 

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Original post: April 2025