From EV Review Ireland.
Welcome back to the channel! Today we are leaving Belmullet in the Volkswagen ID Buzz long wheelbase 7-seater for a 320 km "Coast to Coast" range test, heading back to the east coast of Ireland. While this isn’t a full review of the vehicle (check the link in the description for that!), we’re putting its slightly bigger battery to the test while carrying a 4’6" double mattress and shelving units to see how it handles real-world cargo and distance. If you haven’t already subscribed, please do so, hit the like button, and let me know your thoughts in the comments at the end of the video. Let’s get started!
Chapters
[00:00:00] Intro & Coast to Coast Route
[00:00:39] Cargo Capacity & Camping Potential
[00:01:21] Starting Stats: Battery & Range
[00:01:50] Efficiency & Driving Conditions
[00:03:05] Viewer Data: The Range Spreadsheet
[00:03:41] Wheel & Tire Specifications
[00:04:18] Arrival in Dublin: Final Results
[00:05:10] Driving Impressions & TPMS Note
[00:06:12] Market Rivals: EV9, Ionic 9, EX90
[00:07:08] Final Thoughts & Efficiency Summary
Features
7-Seater Versatility: The long wheelbase version offers significant volume, easily accommodating a full double mattress with the seats folded flat.
Efficiency: Achieved an average of 20.7 kWh per 100 km over a 318 km journey with a mix of motorway and regional driving.
Charging & Range: Started at 99% with an indicated 445 km of range, proving highly capable for cross-country trips.
Driving Dynamics: Features a rear-wheel-drive setup that provides a balanced center of gravity and a smooth, pleasant driving position.
Practicality: Includes power-operated sliding doors and a massive interior volume that rivals traditional cargo vans.
Tire Setup: Equipped with Continental EcoContact 6Q tires; 235/50/20 on the front and 265/45/20 on the rear.
Full Review Here
Coast to Coast Sheet here
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OBc8JVxzyH0hpziU2io4kTCRwhVUlCl3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112119041272493106470&rtpof=true&sd=true
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