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.
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423WLTP range km82kWh battery
335Real range kmIrish conditions est.
170Max DC kWFast charging
10.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€44,400Net priceAfter grants
€333Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh |
| WLTP range | 423 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~335 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.0s |
| Top speed | 145 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 | 3,900 L |
| Max payload | 650 kg |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,712 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)€52,000
SEAI Van Grant (N1)− €7,600
Net price after grants€44,400
💡 Total savings of €7,600. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Van Grant (N1) €7,600
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 | ✅ €7,600 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, 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 | 4,712 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,937 mm |
| Cargo volume | 3,900 L |
| Max payload | 650 kg |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg |
| Seats | 2 |
| 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 Cargo
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has an Irish list price of €52,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1) of €7,600, the net cost is approximately €44,400. 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 (N1) of €7,600. All N1 electric commercial 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, EasyGo, 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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