Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $79,990
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
82kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
431 km
Range (WLTP)
179 Wh/km
Efficiency
10.2 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 185 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB is equipped with a 82 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The ID.Buzz Cargo SWB uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 82 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 77 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 55 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 18 mins |
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Charging Times and Speeds
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 12.3 hr | - | 39 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.8 hr | - | 61 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 73 min | 279 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 24 min | 838 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 10 min | 1955 km/h |
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $28.70.
The cost of fully charging the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $57.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB can charge from 10–80% in approximately 28 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
82 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
185 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
614 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Recommended Charge Level
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |