Volkswagen ID. Buzz range & charging cost
The 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is rated for an EPA estimated 229–245 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 204 miles in mild weather, and about 120 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 2 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 ID. Buzz Rear-Wheel Drive | 245 | 271 | 220 | 38.9 | 120 | 712.3 | 8.5 h |
| 2027 ID. Buzz 4motion All-Wheel Drive | 229 | 249 | 209 | 41.3 | 114 | 756.2 | 8.5 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 50871, 50872). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
On the highway, plan legs around 133–143 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 78 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any Volkswagen trim.
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Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2027 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
EPA estimates 229–245 miles depending on trim (2 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 245 mi combined and 220 mi highway.
How far does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the ID. Buzz could manage roughly 120 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 204 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the ID. Buzz costs about $17.50, or 712.3¢ per mile.
What size battery does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 86 kWh usable for the ID. Buzz; check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.