Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your ID.Buzz Cargo+−
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
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Note: 77kWh usable (79kWh pack from 2024 at up to 185kW DC); 11kW AC
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Charging
the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo is an all-electric panel van, built on the same MEB platform as the passenger ID.Buzz and designed for last-mile and urban delivery work. It has been available in the UK since 2022 and carries a battery of around 77kWh usable capacity (from a 79kWh pack on 2024 models). Charging uses a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for DC rapid charging at up to around 170 to 185kW on newer examples.
At a depot wallbox or public AC charge point, you bring a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The ID.Buzz Cargo's onboard AC charger supports up to 11kW on three phases, the same as the passenger version, so cable choice follows the same logic: supply type and cable rating both determine how fast the van refuels overnight.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the ID.Buzz Cargo need?
The ID.Buzz Cargo's 11kW onboard AC charger is a three-phase unit. Most UK residential supplies are single-phase, capping home or small depot charging at 7.4kW. For operators charging on a single-phase supply, a 7.4kW Type 2 cable delivers the full speed the connection allows. A full charge from empty on a 7.4kW supply takes around ten to eleven hours, which fits a standard overnight window for a working van.
Where a depot has a three-phase electricity supply, which is more common in commercial premises than in homes, a 22kW rated cable lets the van draw its full 11kW and halves the AC charge time compared with single-phase. At 22kW public AC charge points the same applies. If your depot already has three-phase infrastructure, a 22kW cable is worth investing in; for single-phase charging, the cheaper 7.4kW cable performs identically.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 77kWh battery from empty on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh costs roughly £6. At a standard rate of around 27p per kWh, the same charge runs to around £21. For a fleet or commercial operator, overnight depot charging on an economy tariff makes the ID.Buzz Cargo significantly cheaper to run than a diesel alternative. Check current tariff rates, as these change.
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo need?+−
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the VW ID.Buzz Cargo need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for depot wallboxes and public AC charge points. The onboard charger supports up to 11kW on three phases. On a single-phase supply, a 7.4kW cable gives the full available speed; opt for a 22kW cable if your depot has a three-phase supply or you use 22kW public AC chargers.
Can the ID.Buzz Cargo charge at 22kW on AC?+−
No. The onboard AC charger is limited to 11kW on three phases. At a 22kW public AC charger or with a three-phase depot supply, the van draws 11kW. On single-phase connections, AC charging tops out at 7.4kW regardless of cable rating.
How long does the VW ID.Buzz Cargo take to charge overnight?+−
On a 7.4kW single-phase wallbox, the 77kWh battery takes around ten to eleven hours from empty, fitting neatly within an overnight commercial shift pattern. On a three-phase supply at 11kW, this drops to around seven hours. DC rapid charging at up to around 170 to 185kW is the fastest option when needed mid-day.
What length cable do I need for the VW ID.Buzz Cargo?+−
For a van, consider where the wallbox sits in relation to the vehicle's full length. A 5m cable works when parking is close to the charger, but a 7m or 10m lead is often more practical in a depot layout where the van may be parked at various angles or distances from the wallbox.