Toyota Tacoma EV vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro 2025

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thumb image Toyota Tacoma EV US$ 50,000
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thumb image Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro 2025 US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Toyota Volkswagen
Model Tacoma EV ID.Buzz Pro 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Midsize Pickup Truck Electric
Trims Base (RWD), Dual-Motor AWD, TRD Pro EV (Expected) Pro, Pro S, and GTX
Release Date Late 2025 (showrooms), Pre-orders mid-2025 December 2025
Status Upcoming / Concept-to-production Coming Soon
Made In TBA Hanover, Germany
Body Type Crew Cab / Double Cab Pickup Minivan
Vehicle Warranty TBA 4 years/50,000 miles
Colors TBA (likely similar to current Tacoma palette) Standard Colors: Candy White, Makena Turquoise Metallic, Lime Yellow Metallic, Starlight Blue Metallic _ Premium Colors (GTX/Pro S): Deep Black Pearl, Moonstone Gray Metallic

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single-motor RWD (~250 hp) or Dual-motor AWD (~400 hp) Single Electric Motor
Horsepower RWD ~250 hp; AWD ~400 hp 282 hp
Torque RWD ~317 lb-ft; AWD >500 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
Acceleration TBA (est. <7 sec for 0-60) 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds
Top Speed TBA (conceptually ~115 mph estimate) 99 mph (160 km/h)
Range 83 kWh ≈230 miles; 110 kWh ≈300 miles 250 miles
Drivetrain RWD (base), AWD (dual-motor) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (NMC)
Battery Capacity 83 kWh (base), 110 kWh (extended) 91 kWh (gross) / 82 kWh (usable)
Power Consumption ~3.5 mi/kWh 2.8 - 3.2 mi/kWh (315 Wh/mi)
Battery Warranty TBA 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed TBA 7.5 - 8 hours (0-100%)
Supercharging Speed 0–80% in 30 minutes 10-80% in 30 min
DC Fast Charging Speed TBA 170 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour TBA 25-30 miles/hour
Charging Time 30 min to 80% (DC Fast) 7.5-8 hours
Charging Connector Type Likely CCS U.S.: J1772 (standard for Level 2) and CCS1 (Combined Charging System)
Home Charging Options Level 1 / Level 2 Level 1 (120V, 12A, 1.4 kW), Level 2 (240V, 48A, 11 kW), and (Public Only, 50-350 kW)
Onboard Charger Power TBA 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length Slightly longer than current (~212.3 in) 192.4 in (4,888 mm)
Width Slightly wider (current ~74.4 in) 78.1 in (1,985 mm)
Height TBA 76.6 in (1,946 mm)
Wheelbase Similar to current (127.4 in) 117.6 in (2,988 mm)
Ground Clearance Concept ≈10 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Space TBA (Max, 2nd Row Folded) 74.1 cu ft
Curb Weight Likely >5,000 lbs 4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)
No. of Doors 4 5 Doors (standard)
Seating Capacity 5 5 Seater (4 side + liftgate)

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type 20-inch aerodynamic wheels (optional); concept off-road wheels 33–35 in tires Steel (base) / Alloy (optional)
Wheel Size 20 in (aero) / 33–35 in off-road 18" (standard), 19" (optional)
Front Tire TBA 235/55 R18
Rear Tire TBA 235/55 R18

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering TBA (expected electric) Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed Single-Speed Automatic
Turning Radius TBA 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box 1-speed Fixed-Ratio Reduction Gear
Front Suspension TBA MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension TBA Multi-Link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (will include Toyota Safety Sense-style systems) Travel Assist (Lane Keep + Adaptive Cruise)
Navigation System Yes (with touchscreen) Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Likely dual-zone automatic (expected) Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes (Apple/Android CarPlay) USB-C only (no 3.5mm jack)
Over The Air Updates Expected Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel TBA Optional
Panoramic Sunroof TBA No
Apple Car Play TBA Wireless
Android Auto Yes, wireless compatible Wireless
Touchscreen Likely 15-inch vertical (some sources mention) 12.9 inches
WiFi & Hotspot Expected Optional
Bluetooth Yes 5.2 (Dual-phone pairing)
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers JBL premium system (likely ~ JBL) 6-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Front Brakes Disc (expected) Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes Yes Solid discs
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags TBA 7 Airbags (Dual front, side, curtain + driver knee)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Front & Rear sensors Yes
Crash Sensor Yes (expected) Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes (parking assistance) 12 sensors (360° coverage)
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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