ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus
VW Buzz 7-seat — minibus range at 421km WLTP, iconic styling and 170kW fast charging. Price confirmed via Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland official site.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 86 kWh |
| WLTP range | 421 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~333 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.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€735 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,501 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€1,965/yr |
🇮🇪 ID. Buzz on Irish routes
Route range analysis for typical Irish family, hotel and corporate shuttle operations.
Based on ~333km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the ID. Buzz right for you?
| Daily family commute | ✅ Ideal |
| Passenger seating | ✅ 7 seats |
| Intercity family trip | ✅ Dublin–Cork single charge |
| Private buyer (SEAI grant) | ⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie |
| Company car / BIK saving | ⚠️ High-value — check BIK basis with your accountant |
| Boot / luggage space | ✅ Check spec sheet |
| Towing (caravan / trailer) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~12h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~72min |
| 🚀 170kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~21min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
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 |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Volkswagen ID. Buzz 7-seat Minibus
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