Volkswagen has trimmed down the ID. Buzz lineup in Ireland, dropping the short wheelbase, five-seat model, leaving only the long-wheelbase, seven-seater on sale. That’s not a bad policy as this is the Buzz in its best form. The extra length liberates enormous boot space, and genuine seven-seat capacity, with adult-sized space even in row three. The bigger battery also means a much more useable range, and the improved (but still fiddly) infotainment is very welcome too.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Tech Specs

Model featured	Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Official WLTP range between charges	453-487km
Battery details (usable capacity)	86kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	210kW single motor, rear-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	200kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption	19.5-21.0kWh/100km
Maximum power output	286hp
Maximum torque output	550Nm
0-100km/h	7.9 seconds
Towing capability	1,000kg
Kerb weight	2,636kg