KM drives a Volkswagen ID. Buzz 77kWh 2023.
This is KM’s second electric car, he’s owned the ID. Buzz 1-2 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles from an 80% charge.
Why did you choose the ID. Buzz?
We wanted a vehicle we could use for the day-to-day and go on weekend camping trips with family & pets.
Positives
It is easy to drive and park.
Negatives
None
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Adaptive cruise control, driving and rear parking camera.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your ID. Buzz
You can clear the windows by preconditioning the vehicle with an app before you leave the house.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
The batteries don’t last.
Home charging unit
Pod Point – on a split tariff from midnight to 5am.
Electricity supplier & tariff
British Gas EV tariff – midnight to 5am.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
GRIDSERVE – used most often and you get a receipt once charging is finished.
Insurance
Admiral
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Saving money by not filling a vehicle with petrol or diesel
- cheaper to charge at home for 8p per kWh
- vehicle came with 3 years’ free servicing (likely to be £200 every two years thereafter)
- insurance slightly more than an ICE vehicle.
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