Think the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz was priced a bit steeply when it finally arrived in America? You aren’t alone. Though VW’s retro-electric van has been eagerly anticipated for years, fans almost immediately balked at its $59,995 starting price—a lot to ask for an EV with, at most, 234 miles of range.

But the ID. Buzz is much more than just its specs on paper. I have driven several now and have found them all to be utterly charming, not to mention quite competent at fast charging. So here’s some good news for anyone who’s been on the fence about one: We’re already seeing the ID. Buzz receive big discounts from local dealers.

A quick nationwide search of Cars.com shows that of the approximately 1,500 ID. Buzz vans for sale as of this writing, dozens are going for well under that $59,995 starting price—or a little over it. That’s arguably closer to what most people expected the ID. Buzz to fetch when it launched, and certainly a nice chunk of savings for a three-row people mover. 

Take, for example, this ID. Buzz for sale in Boulder, CO. While it’s only the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive base Pro S version, it’s nicely equipped and going for $48,581. That’s almost $12,000 in savings. Another in Long Island is a loaded all-wheel-drive 1st Edition in a lovely Mahi Green color, now selling for $57,092. That’s a $15,250 discount from this dealer. And here’s another 1st Edition van in Rhode Island, going for a healthy $62,927. 

Those are all solid deals for such a large and capable zero-emission machine. While these deals may not last, that they’re happening so soon after the ID. Buzz’s launch may indicate less demand for the vans than Volkswagen and its dealers initially anticipated. 

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But I say that situation can be worked to your advantage. There still aren’t many larger, family-friendly EV options in the U.S. market right now; if you want a three-row option, your choices are this or the Kia EV9. While some versions of the EV9 beat the ID. Buzz on range (the Kia offers up to 304 miles of electric driving in some configurations) the VW van is a wonderful option too. I personally find it to be charming and fun, and a very solid option if you need something bigger but still electric—and simply different as well.

All VW ID. Buzz vans use a 91 kWh battery. Trims include the Pro S starting at $59,995, Pro S Plus at $63,495, and the launch-only 1st Edition at $65,495. Rear-wheel-drive models will offer 234 miles of EPA-estimated range, while all-wheel-drive models will offer 231 miles. The vans are not eligible for a federal tax credit because they are made in Germany, but as with any new EV, that will still be rolled into the lease price.

Will dealer discounts be enough to get people buzzing about the ID. Buzz again? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz U.S. edition first drive.