Volkswagen

ID. Buzz Cargo

Electric van · N1S · Updated 2026-08

Iconic retro-styled cargo van with class-leading 425km WLTP range and 170kW DC charging. Confirmed via Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland official site: price from €55,150 (excl. delivery), 77kWh battery.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: electric van Ireland 2026
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€52,750 After SEAI grant
425km WLTP ~336km real-world
425WLTP range km77kWh battery
336Real range kmIrish conditions est.
170Max DC kWFast charging
10.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€52,750Net priceAfter grants
€333Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity77 kWh
WLTP range425 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~336 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)10.0s
Top speed145 km/h
Torque310 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate170 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Cargo volume3,900 L
Max payload650 kg
Towing capacity1,000 kg
Seats2
Dimensions
Length4,712 mm
Width1,985 mm
Height1,937 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range425km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~336km

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)€56,550
SEAI Van Grant (N1S)− €3,800
Net price after grants€52,750
ℹ️ Independent guide: De Energy Hub doesn't sell this vehicle. Price shown is an estimate for comparison only; purchase through an authorised dealer.

💡 Savings of €3,800 shown above via the SEAI Van Grant (N1S). Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Van Grant (N1S) €3,800 Motor tax €333/yr
Estimated annual running costs (30,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€1,304
Public charging (ESB ecars PAYG avg €0.77/kWh)~€4,185
Motor tax€333/yr
Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L)~€4,636/yr
💡 Fuel savings: At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the ID. Buzz at 30,000km are typically ~€4,636, based on the estimate above; actual savings vary with route profile and driving conditions.

🚘 ID. Buzz: All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1S) (€3,800). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
ID. Buzz Cargo Life 77kWh 204HP
Entry
77kWh · 400km €53,406€49,606
ID. Buzz Cargo 77kWh 280HP LWB
Standard
77kWh · 425km €56,550€52,750

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1S) (€3,800). List prices already reflect VRT relief. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 ID. Buzz on Irish routes

Route range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.

🏭 Depot to depot: Dublin Ring 120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge: 216km remaining
🛣️ Dublin to Cork depot 260km · M8 single
✅ Single charge: 76km remaining
🛤️ Dublin to Galway depot 220km · M6 single
✅ Single charge: 116km remaining
📦 Urban delivery radius 80km · City / suburban
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🔧 Service van day route 150km · Mixed stops
✅ Single charge: 186km remaining
🏠 Overnight depot return 200km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge

Based on ~336km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the ID. Buzz right for you?

Last-mile urban delivery✅ Excellent
Daily depot range (336km)✅ Full day on one charge
Payload requirements✅ 650kg capacity
Cargo volume✅ 3,900L cargo space
SEAI grant eligible✅ €3,800 grant
Towing / trailer✅ 1,000kg rated
Overnight depot charging✅ 7.4kW wallbox sufficient
💡 Best for: Premium brand deliveries.

⚡ 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, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Volkswagen Group is a founding partner of Ionity, so 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.

📐 Dimensions & cargo

Length4,712 mm
Width1,985 mm
Height1,937 mm
Cargo volume3,900 L
Max payload650 kg
Towing (braked)1,000 kg
Seats2
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has an Irish list price of €56,550 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1S) of €3,800, the net cost is approximately €52,750. The range starts from €53,406 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has a WLTP official range of 425km. In real-world Irish conditions (stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload), expect approximately 336km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo qualifies for the SEAI Van Grant (N1S) of €3,800. N1S small commercial electric vehicles GVW ≤3.5t. Apply via seai.ie. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie/van-grants. Business buyers may also be able to claim VAT back on the purchase price.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has a maximum payload of 650kg. Cargo volume is 3,900 litres. Note that in electric vans, the battery adds some weight versus diesel, so check the specific variant's VIN plate for confirmed payload figures.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has an estimated real-world range of 336km under Irish conditions. For depot-based delivery routes under 269km, it will comfortably complete a full day's work on a single overnight charge at a 7.4kW or 11kW wallbox. For routes exceeding this, a midday rapid charge at a 50kW+ ESB ecars or Ionity charger adds approximately 100–150km in 20–30 minutes.
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 Cargo 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 Cargo uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is €333 per year: the rate for a zero-emission electric commercial van in this weight class. Commercial vehicle motor tax in Ireland is based on unladen weight or payload band, not CO₂ emissions. This represents significant annual savings versus diesel equivalents. Verify your exact band at motortax.ie.

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