From small hatchbacks to large SUVs, electric car buyers have never had it so good, but if you want retro styling and family-friendly practicality, your options have so far been limited.That changes with the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which mixes green credentials and a long range of up to 258 miles with acres of space. Life is our favourite trim level, because it includes most of the things you’re likely to want, but here’s what else we’d recommend.
BEST BUY
Volkswagen ID Buzz
77kWh Life
List price £57,115 Target Price £57,115
Options we’d add
Two-tone paint (£1800), Assistant Package Plus (£1425), Comfort Package Plus (£675), Open & Close Pack Basic (£225)
Total cost of options
£4125
✓ We don’t usually recommend spending big money on special paint, but we’re making an exception here, because the two-tone scheme that’s available (for £1800) harks back to the original Volkswagen Type 2 and really transforms the look of the ID Buzz. Be prepared to be photographed a lot as you drive past.
✓ The ID Buzz comes with adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning, but the Assistance Package Plus (£1425) adds more driver aids such as lane centring with semi-automatic control in emergencies.You also get a 360deg camera, on top of the standard rear-view camera, for easier low-speed manoeuvring.
✓ The Comfort Package Plus (£6
