The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van is gaining a long-wheelbase version, boosting load space for commercial users.
An extended version of Volkswagen’s retro-styled ID. Buzz MPV has been sold for several years, making its absence from the Cargo van lineup something of an oddity.
However, given the growing number of electric vans entering the market, Volkswagen has finally decided to build an ID. Buzz Cargo LWB.
The introduction of the extended ID. Buzz has also given VW a chance to treat the Cargo to a gentle overhaul.
This includes updating its Innovision media system, and boosting the number of physical buttons inside with a redesigned steering wheel.
Extra space in extended ID. Buzz
In long-wheelbase form, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is 250mm longer than its standard sibling – with all the extra space dedicated to carrying capacity.
Stretching the rear of the ID. Buzz Cargo has opened up an additional 0.5 cubic metres, resulting in a total load area of 4.4 cubic metres. This figure is significant, as it exactly matches the cargo volume of the electric Kia PV5 – now the ID. Buzz Cargo’s closest rival.
Opting for the long-wheelbase version of Volkswagen’s electric van also means a second sliding side door is added as standard. This is 19cm wider, meaning a Euro pallet can fit directly through the new aperture.Â
All versions of the ID. Buzz Cargo feature the larger 86kWh battery pack, with the choice between a 286hp rear-wheel-drive setup, or 340hp and all-wheel drive.
UK ID. Buzz Cargo orders from 2027
Choosing the rear-wheel-drive model means a maximum payload of 700kg, while the all-wheel-drive van can carry 606kg. Both versions are able to tow braked trailers weighing up to 1,800kg.
An update to the ID. Buzz’s operating system now allows for a Vehicle-to-Load function. This means the main drive battery can be used to power appliances and tools, using either a domestic plug or a camping adaptor.Â
The overhauled infotainment system for the ID. Buzz Cargo includes access to a new app store, plus the option of an updated Travel Assist function that reacts to traffic lights automatically.
Orders for the long-wheelbase ID. Buzz Cargo are already open in Germany, but UK customers will have to wait until early 2027.Â
German buyers will pay a premium of €2,340 (equivalent to £2,014) for the extended electric van. UK prices have yet to be confirmed.
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