Comparison
Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Volvo EX30
ID. Buzz vs Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Volvo EX30 261 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volvo EX30 $38,950 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 26 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Volvo EX30 $6,300 vs $4,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Volvo EX30
261 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Volvo EX30
$149/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
26 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Volvo EX30
290 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Volvo EX30
5.1 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Volkswagen ID.Buzz | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | ID. Buzz | Single Motor Extended Range (19/20 Inch Wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,995 | $38,950 (better) |
| Range | 234 mi | 261 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 86 kWh (better) | 65 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 200 kW (better) | 153 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 26 min (better) | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 69.2 | 70.2 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 85 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 256 $/mi | 149 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 5.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 112 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 11 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,205 lb | 3,086 lb (better) |
Pick the Volkswagen ID.Buzz if…
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Pick the Volvo EX30 if…
- You want the lower price: $38,950 vs $59,995 to start, $21,045 less.
- You drive long days: 261 vs 234 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,500 vs $6,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.1 vs 7.4 seconds.
Availability: Volkswagen ID.Buzz sales are paused for the 2025 model year. Volvo EX30 production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Volvo EX30
| Charging mix | Volkswagen ID.Buzz | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 408 Wh/mi | 290 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,600 | $3,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $6,300 | $4,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $13,050 | $9,300 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Volkswagen ID.Buzz | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 159 mi | 177 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 139 mi | 155 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 85 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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