The Monochromatic 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Is a Sight to Behold
If you check the right boxes you can get a shortcut to a "stealth mode" 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz EV could be the start of the next van revolution originally started by its VW Bus grandpa and the next major jump in the "van life" movement. Volkswagen gave the new three-row ID Buzz a grand reveal in Huntington Beach, Calif.—AKA "Surf City"—which is fitting considering the Buzz's pedigree. We also got some quality time with the new Volkswagen ID Buzz in our first look .
In case it isn't immediately obvious from the pictures, the three-row, U.S.-spec ID Buzz is almost 10 inches longer than the two-row trim (which America won't get). The wheelbase on the three-row has been stretched out by 9.8 inches, which brings the vehicle's total length to 192.4 inches. We learned during our first look that VW is taking full advantage of the extra length in the three-row ID Buzz by giving it a larger 91-kWh battery pack—versus the 82-kWh pack in the two-row ID Buzz—and stronger 282 horsepower electric motor.
Volkswagen has been showing off the two-tone ID Buzz, and while we think the dual color scheme looks great, we were very interested in what the EV looks like in its monochrome duds. Luckily for us, VW brought a few of those out to the reveal event and our photographer had a chance to see it up close. Enjoy the rest the images from the reveal event at the beach!
Darth Vader, Your Soccer Van Has Arrived
This is one of our first looks at a monochromatic 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz three-row. Here it's seen in all black which honestly to us makes it look like Darth Vader's soccer van. Don't get us wrong though, that is certainly not a bad thing! Even a Sith lord needs to pick up their kids from practice. Why not look good doing it while reducing your carbon footprint?
Sinister or Slightly Simple?
The all-black 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz looks somewhat sinister from the rear quarter view, especially with the accents on D-pillar. By the way, those accents appear to always come in black regardless of the particular color scheme of the vehicle. It looks like the same is true of the wheels. That could mean choosing a black ID Buzz from the dealer can be a shortcut to stealth mode.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Here's a detail shot of the slim rear taillights on this monochromatic model.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
The single-tone ID Buzz paint emphasizes the height of the model.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A closer look at the D-pillar flair.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
The wheels—arguably some of the better "EV-style" wheels we've seen recently.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A reflection of its Huntington Beach surroundings.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A closer look a the ID Buzz's lower grille. Note the grille is wider than the opening itself!
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A look inside the ID Buzz three-row ... only first and second rows pictured here, of course.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A peek at the driver's seat, showing the massive infotainment screen standing tall and proud (of the dash).
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Interesting placement for the forward-view camera.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
A more colorful interior on another ID Buzz.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
There's the two-tone that we're more familiar with, which subjectively seems to match the van's character more than the monochrome black one.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
That said, we're assuming some of these will be used for small businesses and it's probably easier to partially wrap a single-color car to highlight the message the business might want to send. Or if the owner just wants to blend in more. This orange and white model certainly doesn't blend in—and that's exactly the point.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
With less visual height, the sheer length of the three-row is apparent here. Check the wheelbase!
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
More good wheels.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
The event drew a crowd.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
That iconic badge, in its iconic placement on the nose of the new "Bus."
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
That dramatic character line sweep is sure enhanced by the two-tone paint.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Those D-pillar accents stand out more on the white upper paint.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Another two-tone ID Buzz, with a more restrained white and mint job.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
You can practically visualize the surfboards on the roof in this image.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Surf's up, dudes.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Perhaps not the ID Buzz's strongest angle, but it's certainly a unique visage.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Easy access, but don't bump your head!
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
Enjoy the rest of our images from the big ID Buzz reveal, including vintage VW vans, lots of fans, and even the original electric VW van.
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz Reveal Event
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