Comparison
Chevrolet Silverado vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Silverado 492 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $69,495 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 44 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Silverado 4.8 vs 4.5
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Silverado
492 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Silverado
$141/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
33 min vs 44 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
408 Wh/mi vs 499 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EV 8WT | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $69,495 | $59,995 |
| Range | 492 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 499 Wh/mi • 2 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 215 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | Van |
| DC max | 350 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 44 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 84 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 103 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 141 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 99 mph |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Silverado if you want the longer rated range (492 mi vs 234 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 44 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Silverado looks better ($141/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.8 vs 4.5).
Chevrolet Silverado4.8 Volkswagen ID.Buzz4.5 350 kW44 min 200 kW33 min
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