SPV · 7 seats · RWD
Available to orderVolkswagen ID. Buzz
Everything you need to plan life with a ID. Buzz: 13 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 390 km
- Useable battery
- 86 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~25 min
- Efficiency
- 221 Wh/km
Pick your version
ID. Buzz variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID. Buzz LWB Pro Reference | 86 kWh | 390 km | RWD | 7.9 s | — | — | £59,395 | Available |
| ID. Buzz LWB Pro (MY27) | 86 kWh | 390 km | RWD | 7.9 s | €57,888 | €55,990 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz LWB Pro 4MOTION (MY27) | 86 kWh | 380 km | AWD | 6.4 s | €62,648 | €61,090 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz LWB GTX (MY27) | 86 kWh | 380 km | AWD | 6.4 s | €70,049 | €71,790 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz LWB GTX | 86 kWh | 380 km | AWD | 6.5 s | — | — | £67,795 | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB Pro | 79 kWh | 370 km | RWD | 7.6 s | — | — | £59,035 | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB Pro (MY27) | 79 kWh | 365 km | RWD | 7.3 s | €56,061 | €54,890 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB GTX (MY27) | 79 kWh | 360 km | AWD | 6.1 s | €68,223 | €70,690 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB GTX | 79 kWh | 360 km | AWD | 6.5 s | — | — | £67,435 | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB Pro 4MOTION (MY27) | 79 kWh | 360 km | AWD | 6.1 s | €60,821 | €59,990 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz NWB Pure (MY27) | 58 kWh | 275 km | RWD | 10.7 s | €52,271 | €50,790 | — | Available |
| ID. Buzz Pro | 77 kWh | 345 km | RWD | 10.2 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| ID. Buzz NWB Pure | 59 kWh | 265 km | RWD | 10.7 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the ID. Buzz LWB Pro (86 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 145 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~9 h 2 min | ~5 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~6 h 5 min | ~7 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~6 h 5 min | ~7 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~50 kW | ~72 min | ~38 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~145 kW | ~25 min | ~109 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~145 kW | ~25 min | ~109 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a Volkswagen ID. Buzz charge?
144,123
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).
38,056
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
Volkswagen ID. Buzz specifications
Volkswagen ID. Buzz — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz have a heat pump?
Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.
Can the Volkswagen ID. Buzz tow?
Yes — a towbar is approved with a braked rating of 1,000–1,800 kg depending on the variant. Check the exact variant before buying: towing approval differs between battery and drivetrain versions.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
No — vehicle-to-load is not supported on this model.
What battery does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz use?
The reference variant uses a NCM pack with 86 kWh of useable capacity.
Which public chargers can the Volkswagen ID. Buzz use?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
With its 86 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €25.80 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €51.60 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Plan around 25 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the Volkswagen ID. Buzz sustains roughly 145 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 8 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average. The ID. Buzz uses NCM chemistry — keep daily charging near 80% to age it gently.
How much does a Volkswagen ID. Buzz battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 86 kWh pack costs roughly €8,600–€15,500 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the Volkswagen ID. Buzz to 100% every night?
Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model (NCM chemistry) — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.
Where should I stop on a long Volkswagen ID. Buzz trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz's real range (segments of roughly 312 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
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Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.