Where Art Meets The Road: How the VW ID.Buzz Brought Me to an Unexpectedly Creative Conversation
My week with the 2025 VW ID.Buzz sparked a meaningful conversation about creativity, accessibility, and balance.
The VW ID.Buzz isn’t just a head turner on the highway; it’s creating connections in the most unexpected places. During my week with it in October, I found myself at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut, where the iconic EV led to a powerful talk with artist Remy Glock about creativity, accessibility, and balance.
I wasn’t there for a concert this time, but to experience a unique doubleheader soccer match featuring the US national deaf men’s and women’s teams. It’s here that I ran into Glock, and we got to talking.
But it wasn’t about cars and sports this time. It was much deeper than that—and I have the VW ID.Buzz to thank for that.
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The VW ID.Buzz Was the Perfect Choice for a Chariot
Arriving in the Cabana Blue and Candy White ID.Buzz felt fitting for the occasion. There’s something about driving a car that challenges convention. A retro-modern electric van that seats seven and costs $72,342, that sets the tone for a day of fresh perspectives.
But here’s the reality check: the 91-kWh battery gave us just enough range to get from New York to Hartford. We pulled into the parking lot knowing we’d need to find a charging station before heading home. It’s the kind of range anxiety that comes with EV ownership, especially on longer family trips. The 231-mile EPA estimate sounds generous until you factor in highway driving, climate control, charging devices, and other real-world conditions.
The ID.Buzz’s $69,995 base price (before the 1st Edition package brings it to over $72K) positions it as a premium family car that doesn’t look like every other minivan or three-row SUV on the road. And honestly? That felt appropriate for an event celebrating both athletic excellence and artistic innovation.
Despite the Cold, My Family and I Were Prepared
The day was sunny and chilly; classic late fall in Connecticut. I’d worn my heated jacket, which turned out to be the smartest decision I made all day. My kids bundled up in their winter coats, prepared for hours outdoors. My husband? He opted for a leather jacket. Not a practical choice.
By halftime, he’d relocated to a different section of the stadium, chasing the sun’s warmth like a cat finding the one sunny spot in the house. Mental note: when attending outdoor soccer matches in Connecticut, warm coats trump style every time.
Meeting Remy: Where Accessibility Meets Art
Near the VW activation footprint, I met a VW representative as planned. They introduced me to Remy Glock, a deaf artist and design director who created the ASL-inspired artwork for the USSF event. This was Remy’s second year collaborating with Volkswagen and the US Soccer Federation, and her work was displayed throughout the stadium.
As someone who writes about both luxury experiences and practical family life, I was immediately drawn to Remy’s approach: creating beauty that serves everyone, not just some people. I saw her artwork all over the stadium, including on the side of a Tiguan—but my favorite was the official USSF jersey with her design.
Remy Says She Creates Art for Love, Not Exposure
When I asked Remy how her experience as an artist in the deaf community inspired her work for the federation, her response was immediate and heartfelt.
“It’s just an honor to be given another opportunity to do a new slogan this year. It just makes my work more inclusive,” Remy shared. “I hope it inspires others to learn sign language. And as an artist, I feel like we all have to think about how to make it more accessible, inclusive.”
She emphasized that this particular doubleheader—featuring both the men’s and women’s national deaf soccer teams—was about something deeper. “It is about love, not about exposure. Love. I hope everyone feels inspired today.”
Standing there in the Connecticut sunshine (while my husband shivered somewhere across the stadium), watching families arrive for the matches, I thought about how often we chase exposure—in our careers, on social media, in the cars we drive—when what creates real connection is love for what we do and who we serve.
Both teams ended up winning their matches, which felt like the perfect exclamation point on a day already charged with positive energy.
The Unexpected Connections That Change Everything
I was curious about Remy’s life purpose statement on her website: to “educate, inspire, and bring joy to others.” It’s easy to write those words, but living them is different. So, I asked her to share a moment when her public art created an unexpected impact.
Her response revealed how one opportunity can ripple into the next. She spoke about meeting someone in Chicago who appreciated her work, which led to this opportunity with VW and USSF.
“I would not have imagined where I am today, being able to watch the games and bring my best friend from Reno,” she said. “It’s just so cool to be here. And that’s what makes my work worth it. I’m more passionate about it. It’s really rewarding.”
As a mom who’s navigated career pivots and unexpected opportunities myself, I recognized that feeling: the surprise of discovering where your passion can take you when you stay committed to your purpose.
The Heartfelt Words Every Creative Mom Needs to Hear
My final question was personal, and it’s one I think about often: For women, especially moms, who are navigating their creative identities alongside other roles, how do you maintain artistic growth and take creative risks?
Remy’s answer was both honest and encouraging.
“I would advise that it is really hard to find a balance in life,” she acknowledged. “But if you are so passionate about something, you will find time. You will be able to balance that with your family. I would say keep going, keep pushing, keep growing, and good things will come.”
Keep going. Keep pushing. Keep growing. Even if it’s a tiny bit every day.
Standing in the parking lot with the ID.Buzz parked nearby, and the energy of the doubleheader buzzing around us, those words felt like permission. Permission to pursue the things that light us up, even when life feels impossibly full. These days, my plate is overwhelmingly full.
The Reality of EV Range on Family Trips
After the matches ended and both teams had secured their wins, we faced the inevitable: finding a charging station before heading home to New York. The ID.Buzz had gotten us to Hartford, but it couldn’t get us back without a charge.
This is the part of EV ownership that can be a deterrent to some. The 231-mile range sounds great on paper, but real-world driving, especially highway trips with a family of four and the heat running on a chilly day, eats through the battery faster than you’d expect.
We found a charging station and settled in for the 25-minute wait, which gave me time to reflect on the day. The ID.Buzz is an impressive car with thoughtful design and solid performance, but if your family regularly makes trips beyond 150 miles round-trip, you’ll need to factor charging time into your plans.
What the ID.Buzz, and This Day, Taught Me
The 2025 VW ID.Buzz is unconventional. It doesn’t try to be another three-row SUV or another minivan. It’s distinctly itself. And that’s exactly why it works for certain families who want something different.
Similarly, Remy’s work doesn’t just exist to be beautiful. It exists to include, to educate, to create love instead of just exposure. And her advice to creative women isn’t about perfect balance; it’s about passion strong enough to make you find the time.
As we waited for the ID.Buzz to charge that evening, my husband finally warming up in the heated seats, my kids tired but happy from a day of soccer and stadium snacks, I thought about how often the automotive industry and the creative world intersect in unexpected ways. Volkswagen didn’t just sponsor a soccer event; they partnered with an artist whose work amplifies voices that aren’t always heard. They didn’t just loan me the ID.Buzz; they facilitated a conversation that reminded me why I do this work.
After Everything, Here’s What I Walked Away With
Whether you’re considering an electric car like the ID.Buzz, navigating your creative identity as a mom, or simply trying to live more intentionally, the lesson is similar: Make it about love, not just exposure. Keep going. Keep pushing. Keep growing.
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