Winter is here so it's now the best time to check how low temperatures affect the all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz's driving range.
The passenger version of the van was already tested by Bjørn Nyland at temperatures of 7-10°C and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz (RWD, 82 kWh version) noted relatively good results for a van.
This time, the test was conducted at -4°C. That's the biggest difference, but we must note also the use of 20" winter tyres (Continental VC7), instead of 21" summer tyres (Hankook Ventus S1evo3).
According to the video, energy consumption at 56 mph and -4°C amounted to 428 Wh/mile, while the range was estimated at 174 miles. If you increase the speed to 75 mph, the range is 131 miles.
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro (RWD, 82 kWh)
Results at 56 mph
- range of 174 miles
- energy consumption of 428 Wh/mile
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of -4°C
- 20" Continental VC7 (235/50-20)
Results at 75 mph:
- range of 131 miles; down 25%
- energy consumption of 571 Wh/mile; up 33%
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of -4°C
- 20" Continental VC7 (265/45-20)
The results are not bad for a van, but they are noticeably lower than at 7-10°C. The range decrease can be estimated at 23% in the first speed level of 56 mph, and 15% in the second speed level of 75 mph.
Overall, Bjørn Nyland calls the Volkswagen ID. Buzz quite efficient in the summertime and a bit thirsty in the winter - potentially because of the lack of a heat pump.
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro (RWD, 82 kWh)
Results at 56 mph
- range of 225 miles
- energy consumption of 331 Wh/mile
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 10°C
- 21" Hankook Ventus S1evo3 (235/45-21)
Results at 75 mph:
- range of 154 miles; down 32%
- energy consumption of 486 Wh/mile; up 47%
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 7°C
- 21" Hankook Ventus S1evo3 (265/40-21)
By the way, the cargo version of the vehicle has very similar range to the passenger version:
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo (RWD, 82 kWh)
Results at 56 mph
- range of 221 miles
- energy consumption of 336 Wh/mile
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 10°C
- 20" Continental EcoContact 6Q (235/50-20)
Results at 75 mph;
- range of 162 miles; down 27%
- energy consumption of 459 Wh/mile; up 36%
- used battery capacity: 74.5 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 10°C
- 20" Continental EcoContact 6Q (265/45-20)
Winter range:
