Volkswagen ID. Buzz: model years, range, seating and price
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric, three-row van that brought the VW Bus back to the US for the 2025 model year. It costs $59,995 to $69,995 before destination and seats six or seven. EPA rates it at 234 miles of range with rear-wheel drive and 231 miles with dual-motor 4MOTION.
- Type
- Three-row electric van (RWD or 4MOTION AWD)
- Price (MSRP)
- $59,995–$69,995 (2025 MY) · Starting MSRPs in VW's online builder on Nov 5, 2026, which still listed 2025 models; excludes destination. Low = Pro S (RWD); high = 1st Edition with 4MOTION.[1]
- Powertrains
- ID. Buzz RWD (2025), ID. Buzz 4MOTION (2025)
- Current generation
- ID. Buzz (long wheelbase, US), 2025–present
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz price and trims
The three-row US ID. Buzz is sold with 20-inch wheels and a 12.9-inch screen, in RWD or 4Motion AWD. The Pro S seats seven with a bench; Pro S Plus and 1st Edition use second-row captain's chairs. VW's site still listed 2025 models on Nov 5, 2026.[7][8]
| Trim | MSRP (2025) | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|
| Pro S | $59,995Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; RWD only | Rear motor, RWD[7][8] |
| Pro S Plus | $63,495Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; RWD, 4Motion $67,995 | Rear motor, RWD; Dual motor, 4Motion AWD[7] |
| 1st Edition | $65,495Starting MSRP shown in VW's online builder Nov 5, 2026; excludes destination; launch-only; RWD, 4Motion $69,995 | Rear motor, RWD; Dual motor, 4Motion AWD[7] |
Every ID. Buzz trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →
Volkswagen ID. Buzz engines, horsepower and mpg
EPA ratings are MPGe. Volkswagen AG's 2023 reveal quoted the long-wheelbase model's 210-kW motor as 286 hp (metric) and its battery as 85 kWh net; VW's US horsepower rating was not in a source we could open. EPA range is 234 miles (RWD) and 231 miles (4MOTION).
| Version | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Transmission | Drive | EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID. Buzz RWD (2025)Pro S, Pro S Plus, 1st Edition | Rear electric motor (EPA: 210 kW)[1][2][3] | — | — | Single-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 90/75/832025 MY[3] |
| ID. Buzz 4MOTION (2025)Pro S Plus with 4MOTION, 1st Edition with 4MOTION | Front and rear electric motors (EPA: 80 kW + 210 kW)[1][2][4] | — | — | Single-speed | 4MOTION all-wheel drive | 87/74/802025 MY[4] |
Output is as rated by Volkswagen; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.
ID. Buzz Pro S Plus: RWD vs 4MOTION
Same three-row body and equipment; 4MOTION adds a front motor.[1][3][4]
| Pro S Plus (RWD) | Pro S Plus 4MOTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $63,495 | $67,995 |
| EPA range | 234 mi | 231 mi |
| EPA MPGe (city/hwy/comb) | 90/75/83 | 87/74/80 |
| Motors (EPA) | 210 kW rear | 80 kW front + 210 kW rear |
- 4MOTION costs $4,500 but only 3 miles of EPA range.
ID. Buzz seating and the long wheelbase
Every US ID. Buzz has three rows. The Pro S has a three-seat second-row bench for seven seats in total, while the Pro S Plus and 1st Edition use second-row captain's chairs for six.
Volkswagen AG says the long-wheelbase body sold in North America adds 250 mm of wheelbase over the shorter European van, which creates room for the third row and up to 2,469 liters of cargo space. It is 4,962 mm long.[2][1][5]
ID. Buzz range and charging
EPA rates the 2025 ID. Buzz at 234 miles with RWD and 231 miles with 4MOTION. VW says it charges from 10% to 80% in as little as 26 minutes at up to 200 kW on a DC fast charger.
On an 11-kW Level 2 home charger, a full charge from empty takes up to about 9 hours, in line with the 9 hours EPA lists for 240-volt charging. VW includes an Electrify America plan with 500 kWh of complimentary charging and 36 months of Pass+ pricing for 2025 models bought from a US dealer.[3][4][2]
ID. Buzz trims and 4MOTION
The Pro S ($59,995) is rear-drive only. The Pro S Plus ($63,495) adds Harman Kardon audio, a head-up display, a retractable trailer hitch and hands-free sliding doors; the 1st Edition ($65,495) adds two-tone paint and an electrochromic glass roof.
4MOTION dual-motor AWD adds $4,500 on the Pro S Plus ($67,995) and 1st Edition ($69,995). VW quotes 0–60 mph in 6 seconds with 4MOTION.[1][2]
The VW Bus returns
Volkswagen AG says the VW Bus left the US and Canada with the T4 generation about 20 years before the ID. Buzz reveal, and that the earlier rear-engine T1, T2 and T3 generations still have a strong following. The ID. Buzz brings the bus back as a battery-electric van, built at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles plant in Hanover.[5]
Volkswagen ID. Buzz generations by year
| Generation | US model years | Engines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID. Buzz (long wheelbase, US) | 2025–present | 85-kWh (net) battery; 210-kW rear motor, or front and rear motors with 4MOTION | The long-wheelbase ID. Buzz premiered at Huntington Beach, California, on June 2, 2023, marking the VW Bus's return to North America. Its wheelbase is 250 mm longer than the European short-wheelbase van, making room for a third row; it is built in Hanover, Germany. EPA lists only the 2025 model year so far.[5][6][2] |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz problems and recalls
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz went on sale in the US for the 2025 model year, and the NHTSA recall dataset lists two campaigns for it so far: a third-row bench that is wide enough for three people but has only two seat belts (25V269), and a brake warning light that may show the wrong symbol and color (25V233).
| Issue | Generation | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-row bench is wide enough for three but has two belts (recall 25V269)[9] | ID. Buzz (2025 onward) | 2025 | Recall 25V269 |
| Brake warning light may show the wrong symbol (recall 25V233)[10] | ID. Buzz (2025 onward) | 2025 | Recall 25V233 |
All 2 documented ID. Buzz issues and 2 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →
What ID. Buzz buyers actually paid
MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show buyer-reported prices and dealer invoice estimates for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
More ID. Buzz research
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Frequently asked questions
What year did the ID. Buzz come to the US?
The ID. Buzz went on sale in the US for the 2025 model year. VW's site still listed 2025 models on Nov 5, 2026, and EPA lists no other model year yet.
How much is the VW ID. Buzz?
VW's builder lists the ID. Buzz from $59,995 for the Pro S to $69,995 for the 1st Edition with 4MOTION, before destination.
How many seats does the ID. Buzz have?
Six or seven. The Pro S has a second-row bench for seven; the Pro S Plus and 1st Edition have second-row captain's chairs for six.
What is the range of the ID. Buzz?
EPA rates it at 234 miles with rear-wheel drive and 231 miles with 4MOTION.
How fast does the ID. Buzz charge?
VW says 10% to 80% in as little as 26 minutes on a DC fast charger, and up to about 9 hours from empty on an 11-kW home charger.
Is the US ID. Buzz the long-wheelbase version?
Yes. Volkswagen AG says North America gets the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz, with 250 mm more wheelbase than the European short version and a third row.
Sources
Prices and output are as published by Volkswagen for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- Volkswagen Build & Price: current trims and starting MSRPs (accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz model page and FAQs (range, seating, charging) — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- EPA fuel economy: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz (RWD) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
- EPA fuel economy: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 4MOTION — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
- Electric VW bus for North America and Europe: world premiere of the ID. Buzz with long wheelbase (Jun 2, 2023) — Volkswagen AG Newsroom (volkswagen-newsroom.com)
- EPA engine/transmission listing: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
- Volkswagen Build & Price: current trims, starting MSRPs and key features (accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz model page — Volkswagen of America (vw.com)
- Recall 25V269: Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench/FMVSS 208 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
- Recall 25V233: Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 135,101 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
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