Volkswagen

ID. Buzz Cargo

Electric van · N1S · Updated 2026-03

Iconic retro-styled cargo van with class-leading 423km WLTP range and 170kW DC charging.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo — electric van Ireland 2026
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€48,200 After SEAI grants
423km WLTP ~335km real-world
423WLTP range km82kWh battery
335Real range kmIrish conditions est.
170Max DC kWFast charging
10.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€48,200Net priceAfter grants
€333Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity82 kWh
WLTP range423 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~335 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 range423km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~335km

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
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)€52,000
SEAI Van Grant (N1S)− €3,800
Net price after grants€48,200

💡 Total savings of €3,800. 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)~€1,396
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€2,850
Motor tax€333/yr
Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L)~€4,544/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 range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.

🏭 Depot to depot — Dublin Ring 120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge — 215km remaining
🛣️ Dublin to Cork depot 260km · M8 single
✅ Single charge — 75km remaining
🛤️ Dublin to Galway depot 220km · M6 single
✅ Single charge — 115km remaining
📦 Urban delivery radius 80km · City / suburban
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🔧 Service van day route 150km · Mixed stops
✅ Single charge — 185km remaining
🏠 Overnight depot return 200km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge

Based on ~335km 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 (335km)✅ 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%)~12h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~8h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~69min
🚀 170kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~20min
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 — 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 €52,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1S) of €3,800, the net cost is approximately €48,200. 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 423km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 335km 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 — check the specific variant's VIN plate for confirmed payload figures.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has an estimated real-world range of 335km under Irish conditions. For depot-based delivery routes under 268km, 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 12 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 69 minutes. At the maximum 170kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 20 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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