
Available 2025 - CurrentFBT exempt
The Volkswagen e-Transporter SWB is a rear-drive van priced from $83,590 RRP, with a 82kWh NMC battery and 317km of WLTP range (an estimated 293km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$83,590RRP before on-road costs
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Volkswagen e-Transporter SWB on a novated lease: see your weekly costFBT exempt
The Volkswagen Transporter SWB is the electric version of VW's commercial van, built on the MEB platform shared with the ID.Buzz, aimed at trade and delivery fleet buyers.
| Battery size (capacity) | 82 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 11 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 7 hrs 48 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 125 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 85 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 38 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $25 (77kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Charge a 77kWh battery at home in 7 hrs 48 mins.
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 317 km | 243 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 293 km | 263 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 328 km | 235 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 231 km | 333 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $8.68 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $25 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
7.4 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
130 km/h
Top speed
210 kW
Power
310 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
| Seats | 3 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4712mm x 1985mm x 1937mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,988 mm |
| Body Style | Van |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 5,800 L / 5,800 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 750 kg / 1,500 kg |
|---|---|
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | VW MEB |
| Segment | Van |
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWBThis page | $83,590 | 317 km | 82 kWh | 7.4 s | Rear |
| LWB | $85,590 | 282 km | 82 kWh | – | Rear |
5 years / Unlimited km
8 years / 160,000 km
24 months / 30,000 km
$83,590 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 293km in mixed real-world driving, against 317km on the WLTP test.
About 7 hrs 48 mins from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 38 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $25 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (77kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $83,590 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The Volkswagen e-Transporter LWB is priced at $85,590, $2,000 more. It has 282km WLTP range vs 317km. Compare all e-Transporter variants
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