Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Type 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
EVs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Buzz is the first all-electric van from VW – based on the iconic Kombi.
Current models Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
2025Q1
The van has a payload of 707 kg.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.6 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 210 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 382 km Highway Range 292 km
WLTP Consumption 207 Wh/km Charging Cost $5.18/100 km
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 339 km Consumption 4.3 km / kWh 23.3 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 79 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load -
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 185 kW
Dimensions
Shape Van Seats 2 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1200 kg Boot Space 1121 L / 2123 L Frunk -
Length 4712 mm Width 1985 mm Height 1927 mm Ground clearance 158 mm Kerb Weight 2510 kg
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro NWB
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro NWB
2025Q1
The 4712 mm long NWB comes as a 5-seater, but can be configured as a six-seater (paid extra).
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.6 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 210 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 382 km Highway Range 292 km
WLTP Consumption 207 Wh/km Charging Cost $5.18/100 km
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro NWB: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 339 km Consumption 4.3 km / kWh 23.3 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 79 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load -
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 185 kW
Dimensions
Shape People Mover Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1200 kg Boot Space 1121 L / 2123 L Frunk -
Length 4712 mm Width 1985 mm Height 1927 mm Ground clearance 158 mm Kerb Weight 2510 kg
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB
2025Q1
The 4962 mm long NWB comes as a 7-seater.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.9 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 210 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 403 km Highway Range 308 km
WLTP Consumption 210 Wh/km Charging Cost $5.25/100 km
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 357 km Consumption 4.2 km / kWh 24.1 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 91 kWh / 86 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load -
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 185 kW
Dimensions
Shape People Mover Seats 7 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1200 kg Boot Space 1340 L / 2469 L Frunk -
Length 4962 mm Width 1985 mm Height 1924 mm Ground clearance 158 mm Kerb Weight 2636 kg
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX
2025Q1
The GTX has dual motors, AWD, and larger 21″ wheels.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.5 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 210 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 396 km Highway Range 303 km
WLTP Consumption 250 Wh/km Charging Cost $6.25/100 km
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 351 km Consumption 4.1 km / kWh 24.5 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 91 kWh / 86 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load -
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 200 kW
Dimensions
Shape People Mover Seats 7 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1200 kg Boot Space 1340 L / 2469 L Frunk -
Length 4960 mm Width 1985 mm Height 1924 mm Ground clearance 158 mm Kerb Weight 2897 kg
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro NWB Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX Price $114,990 $129,990 $139,990 $149,990 WLTP Range 382 km 382 km 403 km 396 km Highway range 298 km 298 km 314 km 309 km Price per km of range $301 $340 $347 $378 0-100 km/h 7.6 s 7.6 s 7.9 s 6.5 s Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h 160 km/h 160 km/h Drive RWD RWD RWD AWD Power 210 kW 210 kW 210 kW 210 kW Battery (nominal) 84 kWh 84 kWh 91 kWh 91 kWh Battery (usable) 79 kWh 79 kWh 86 kWh 86 kWh WLTP consumption 207 Wh/km 207 Wh/km 210 Wh/km 250 Wh/km Chemistry NMC NMC NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 185 kW 185 kW 185 kW 200 kW Vehicle to Load - - - - Boot space 1121 L 1121 L 1340 L 1340 L Boot (seats down) 2123 L 2123 L 2469 L 2469 L Frunk - - - - Seats 2 5 7 7 Length 4712 mm 4712 mm 4962 mm 4960 mm Width 1985 mm 1985 mm 1985 mm 1985 mm Height 1927 mm 1927 mm 1924 mm 1924 mm Ground clearance 158 mm 158 mm 158 mm 158 mm Weight 2510 kg 2510 kg 2636 kg 2897 kg Tow (braked) 1200 kg 1200 kg 1200 kg 1200 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg
Sales and ranking The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many Volkswagen ID. Buzzs have been sold in NZ? There have been 2 Volkswagen ID. Buzzs registered in NZ to date (including 1 used imports).
Created with Highcharts 12.1.2 Cumulative Volkswagen ID. Buzz registrations Total Registered Mar 2024 0 1 2 3 Source: NZTA / evdb.nz How many sold per month and year Volkswagen ID. Buzz registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
Created with Highcharts 12.1.2 Volkswagen ID. Buzz registrations Per Month (New & Used Import) 1 11 1Mar 2024 May 2024 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 Source: NZTA / evdb.nz
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