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Volkswagen's first electric cargo van in Australia, the ID. Buzz Cargo, arrives here in December priced from $79,990 before on-road costs.

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Volkswagen is bringing an electric van to Australia, and it slides in just at just under $80,000 before on-road costs.
The ID. Buzz Cargo is the load-hauling version of the new ID. Buzz people mover, and is arriving in Australia in December.
Just one variant will be offered, priced at $79,990 before on-road costs. It’s only available with the shorter of the ID. Buzz’s two wheelbase lengths, and only with rear-wheel drive.
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It’ll enter a growing electric van market in Australia, which includes battery-powered load-luggers from Ford, LDV, Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo SWB BEV550 RWD | $79,990 |
| ID. Buzz Cargo | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Single-motor rear-wheel drive |
| Power | 210kW |
| Torque | 550Nm |
| Transmission | Single-speed |

| ID. Buzz Cargo | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 79kWh usable |
| Range (WLTP) | TBD |
| Max AC charge rate | 11kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 185kW |
| ID. Buzz Cargo | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4712mm |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 1985mm |
| Height | 1927mm |
| Wheelbase | 2989mm |
| Towing capacity | 1200kg |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3150g |
Volkswagen hasn’t announced servicing and warranty information at this stage.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP based on testing conducted in 2022, but Australian sister authority ANCAP has yet to apply a rating locally.

Standard safety equipment includes:
There’s just one ID. Buzz Cargo variant available.

This comes standard with the following equipment:
The following options are available:
The Exterior Upgrade Package – Tailgate ($3480) brings:
The Exterior Upgrade Package – Rear Wing Doors ($2980) brings:
Candy White solid paint is standard.
Metallic and pearlescent finishes cost an extra $1890. These comprise:
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