Tony Lloyd drives a Volkswagen ID. Buzz 77kWh 2023.

Tony has owned 5+ electric cars to-date, he’s owned the ID. Buzz from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 0-500 miles and he achieves 230 miles from a full charge.

Why did you choose the Volkswagen ID. Buzz?

Great looking vehicle with a good pedigree and reasonable range. Practical too.

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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car

• Incredibly good looking vehicle
• great practical size – not too big and not too small
• reasonable range at low 200s.

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car

• The sales team were poor on product knowledge and charging information
• the app could be more informative and have better functionality
• VW should be more transparent about specifications between models and options.

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

No faults as yet.

What are the standout technological features of the car?

None compared to my experience with Tesla over the years. The ID light bar is nice and the LED headlights but that’s not really tech.

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car 

No real surprises, just a good well put together car.

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

Tesla Model S or Model 3 – because of the charging infrastructure, long range and the fabulous autopilot.

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements

I’ve had a zappi smart charger for a few years and it’s been faultless plus a 3 phase charger.

Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements 

My provider is Octopus. I’m on a specific Tesla tariff as I also own a Tesla, solar panels and powerwall.

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

IONITY, InstaVolt, GRIDSERVE multi-charge sites and Tesla Supercharger (non-Tesla sites).

Please itemise if you are or aren’t saving money owning & running a Volkswagen ID. Buzz

The cost of home charging is still much cheaper for me than fossil fuels. I am able to use my solar production to charge the car during the sunnier months.

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