You might find yourself nostalgic for the original Volkswagen microbus… and maybe even the original concept for this 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, first unveiled in 2017. Well, after years of waiting and one 6-hour flight to San Francisco, we finally drove one.

This time, “flower power” is sourced from an all-electric powertrain. But like the original, the ID. Buzz is standard rear-wheel drive, upgradable to 4Motion all-wheel drive. The former sees a single electric motor for 282 horsepower; the latter has an additional motor upfront for a total 335 HP. Initial impressions make choosing to leap to the dual-motor setup a real matter of need.

“Today we started out in a rear-wheel-drive Buzz. You can get all-wheel drive, 4Motion. That’s what I’m in right now. I gotta say, I wouldn’t make the jump up to all-wheel drive just for power. I mean, if you’re looking for traction, yeah, I could see that, but I don’t think it’s… I mean, it’s a difference. It’s definitely quicker, but I don’t think it’s a whole lot quicker.”

A 91-kilowatt-hour battery powers all models, with a max range of 234 miles going to rear-drive units; though the all-wheel drive ID. Buzz is just under at 231 miles.

That large pack is found underneath the retro-reminiscent bodywork; and the original microbus vibes carry inside where drivers have a commanding view of the road. It’s a good feeling, as is the ample passenger room in both the second and third rows. Seat folded cargo room is comparable to a full-size SUV. Despite the old school flavor, modern touches, like the 12.9-inch infotainment system and digital gauges, keep things in the present.

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz starts around $61,000, with all-wheel drive adding an additional $4,500. This “far out” people and cargo hauler isn’t far out from customer’s hands, set to arrive stateside this fall. We’ll have more on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and more Quick Spins… soon!