How Much Is The New VW Electric Campervan?

You’ve probably heard the buzz (pun intended) about the new VW Electric Campervan. It’s called the VW ID Buzz (pronounced I.D. Bus), and the marketing is being pushed hard.

So, what is the buzz around the VW ID Buzz all about? And more importantly, how much is a pristine VW Electric Campervan going to cost me on the forecourt?

No one was actually sure that VW was going to offer the ID Buzz as a Campervan, until an eagle eyed reporter spotted this comment in an official VW Press release relating to Electric Vehicles:

Buried deep inside a European press release, camouflaged under the headline, “Electrification of more European plants,” was this little snippet: “Another vehicle derivative, the ID. California, has likewise been approved for the (Hanover, Germany) site.” Source: Autoweek.com

The UK RRP if the new VW Electric Campervan is being advertised at just over £55,000, which to be fair is more than reasonable for a Campervan of this size and spec’, and for an electric vehicle, but what are we getting for our money, and is it worth the investment?

In the next few short paragraphs I’ll share with you what I have been able to unearth so far in my research on the VW ID Buzz.

Contents

• 1 How Far Can The New VW Electric Campervan Go On A Single Charge?
• 2 How Long Does The VW Electric Campervan Battery Take To Fully Recharge?
• 3 How Much Does It Cost To Recharge The New VW Electric Campervan’s Battery?
• 4 What Happens If You Run Out Of Power In The New VW Electric Campervan?
• 5 What Facilities Does The New VW Campervan Have?
• 6 How Many People Does the VW Electric Campervan Sleep?
• 7 Is The New VW Electric Campervan Worth Buying?

How Far Can The New VW Electric Campervan Go On A Single Charge?

At the time of writing this, there aren’t any VW Electric Campervans zipping around out roads. At least I haven’t seen one yet, although I am actually dying to see one. So, there aren’t any real life figures on hand for me to share.

The manufacturers, VW are giving out a figure of 250 miles for a single charge of it’s 77 kW battery. 250 miles is an acceptable figure, but it a lot less than most Campervans that run on traditional fuels can go on a single tank of fuel.

However, as we are dealing with new the new technology of Electric Vehicles here, I suppose we have to cut the manufacturers some slack.

Even though the new Electric Campervan isn’t being sold yet, there is literature stating that there is a larger 111 kW Battery upgrade to the existing 77 kW battery that will soon be available. This upgrade will extend the VW ID Buzz’ range from a single battery charge to even further, estimates are for around 340 miles on a full charge, which is a lot more comforting. Read more...