ElmerVolkswagen ID. Buzz: charging, range and cost
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz charges from 10 to 80% in about 18–20 minutes at a rapid charger and realistically drives about 192–259 km between charging stops. Charging from 10 to 80% costs about DKK 57–85 at home at night and about DKK 158–234 at a rapid charger.
Versions
List price from the brand's Danish price list. The range is realistic (not WLTP). Cost per 100 km charging at home at night. Copenhagen–Aalborg: the app's trip plan with the cheapest charging stops.
| Version | Price | Battery | Range | Rapid charger | 10–80 % | 100 km at home | Copenhagen–Aalborg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Pure 190 hk (58 kWh) kort | 349,995 kr | 58 kWh | 274 km | 165 kW | 18 min | 30 kr | 2 stops · 17 min · DKK 115 |
| 79 kWh kort | 379,995 kr | 79 kWh | 361 km | 183 kW | 20 min | 31 kr | 1 stops · 8 min · DKK 66 |
| 86 kWh lang (7 sæder) | 409,995 kr | 86 kWh | 371 km | 200 kW | 20 min | 33 kr | 1 stops · 7 min · DKK 65 |
What does the electricity cost?
With 15,000 km a year, 80% charged at home at night and 20% at rapid chargers, electricity costs about DKK 6,100–6,600 a year. If you charge everything at rapid chargers without a subscription, it is about DKK 84–90 per 100 km against DKK 30–33 at home.
The car guide compares the full yearly cost with a petrol, diesel and hybrid car, and the price guide works out the electricity for your address.
About the figures
Consumption and charging curve from Open EV Data; where the car is not there, the figures are an estimate based on WLTP. Electricity at home is the night-time average with the national average grid tariff; rapid charging is today's typical pay-as-you-go price with the nationwide providers.
Questions and answers
How long does it take to charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
From 10 to 80% takes about 18–20 minutes at a powerful enough rapid charger. At home with 11 kW a full charge takes several hours, so most people charge overnight.
What does it cost to charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
From 10 to 80% costs about DKK 57–85 at home at night and about DKK 158–234 at a rapid charger without a subscription (typical price today). With 15,000 km a year and 80% charged at home, electricity costs about DKK 6,100–6,600 a year.
How far can a Volkswagen ID. Buzz go on one charge?
Realistically about 274–371 km from full to empty, and about 192–259 km between charging stops on a long trip (80% → 10%). The WLTP figure is 355–487 km.