Volkswagen
ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus
Electric minibus · M2 · Updated 2026-03
VW Buzz 7-seat — best-in-class minibus range at 465km WLTP, iconic styling and 170kW fast charging.
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465WLTP range km77kWh battery
370Real range kmIrish conditions est.
170Max DC kWFast charging
10.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€68,000Net priceAfter grants
€258Motor tax/yrM2 minibus rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 77 kWh |
| WLTP range | 465 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~370 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.0s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 170 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 306 L |
| Seats | 7 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,962 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,937 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Volkswagen highlights
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MEB dedicated EV platform
All ID. models built ground-up for electric — not converted ICE
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Ionity founding partner
Preferential Ionity pricing via We Charge app
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OTA software updates
New features and fixes delivered over the air
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€78,000
SEAI Minibus Grant− €10,000
Net price after grants€68,000
💡 Total savings of €10,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Minibus Grant €10,000
Motor tax €258/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€1,192 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€2,434 |
| Motor tax | €258/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€4,748/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the ID. Buzz at 25,000km are typically €2,000–€4,000 depending on route profile.
🇮🇪 ID. Buzz on Irish routes
Route analysis for typical Irish shuttle and community transport operations.
✈️ Airport transfer (DUB)
30km · City centre
✅ Single charge — 340km remaining
🛣️ Dublin → Cork (shuttle service)
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 110km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway (shuttle)
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 150km remaining
🏨 Hotel shuttle daily (circular)
80km · /day
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🏫 School bus daily route
60km · /day
✅ Single charge — 310km remaining
🤝 Community transport route
100km · Regional
✅ Single charge — 270km remaining
Based on ~370km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the ID. Buzz right for you?
| Airport transfer route | ✅ Excellent |
| Hotel / corporate shuttle | ✅ Ideal |
| Passenger capacity | ✅ 7 seats |
| SEAI minibus grant | ✅ €10,000 grant |
| Intercity shuttle route | ✅ Single charge |
| School transport contract | ✅ Suitable |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW–22kW wallbox |
💡 Best for: Family and small group shuttle.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~11h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~7h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~65min |
| 🚀 170kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~19min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity — VW Group EVs benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via We Charge.
Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity's ultra-rapid charging network. ID. series owners benefit from preferential Ionity pricing through the We Charge app. Ionity's 350kW stations on major Irish motorway corridors ensure long-distance travel is practical for all ID. vehicles.
Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity's ultra-rapid charging network. ID. series owners benefit from preferential Ionity pricing through the We Charge app. Ionity's 350kW stations on major Irish motorway corridors ensure long-distance travel is practical for all ID. vehicles.
📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 4,962 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,937 mm |
| Cargo volume | 306 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 7 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus has an Irish list price of €78,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Minibus Grant of €10,000, the net cost is approximately €68,000. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus has a WLTP official range of 465km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 370km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus may qualify for the SEAI Minibus Grant of €10,000 (M2 category, 10–22 seats). M2 category, 10–22 seats. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie. Public sector or community operators may also access NDP capital grants.
Yes. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus has a real-world range of 370km, making it well-suited to Irish airport transfer routes (Dublin City to DUB Airport: ~12km, Cork City to ORK: ~6km). For operators running 200–300km per day across multiple transfers, overnight charging at a 7.4kW–22kW depot wallbox is sufficient. Midday opportunity charging at the airport takes 30–60 minutes at a 50kW+ charger.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus is configured for 7 seats in its standard minibus specification. This qualifies it as an M1 vehicle for licensing purposes. Confirm seating configuration with your authorised dealer.
MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) is Volkswagen Group's dedicated EV architecture, underpinning all ID. series models. MEB allows a flat floor with a central battery pack, maximising interior space. VW has shared MEB with Ford (Explorer, Capri) and produces MEB-based vehicles for ŠKODA and CUPRA.
Yes. Volkswagen Ireland offers a home charging package through its dealer network, typically including an 11kW three-phase wallbox. The SEAI Home Charger Grant (€300) applies to eligible installations. The We Charge app manages public charging across 500,000+ chargers in Europe, including all major Irish networks.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus supports up to 170kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 11 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 65 minutes. At the maximum 170kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 19 minutes.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus is €258 per year — the applicable rate for this M2 minibus category. Bus and minibus motor tax in Ireland is based on passenger capacity and vehicle class, not CO₂ emissions. Confirm the exact rate for your registration with the local Motor Tax Office or at motortax.ie.
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