ID.BUZZ Charging Information
Common questions and links
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Yes, you can use it and this access to fast charging is a game changer. Our ID.Buzz comes with a charging adapter so you can use Tesla fast charging stations. All you need to do is have the app on your phone. From there you can see all the stations to help chart your journey.
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About 350km (230 miles) of range, depending on driving conditions. Meaning: Less if you are driving into the Rocky Mountains. If it were me planning, I’d chart out stations 275km or less apart. Trip planning could look like, finding a station that’s near a place to eat or sight see, and let the van charge while you hit that up. Then also plug in the van at your campsite.
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It is HIGHLY recommended that you reserve campsites with power hookups so that you can plug in the van. Check with your campsite ahead of time to see what they offer for hook-ups. Common hook-ups you’ll see in Canadian campsites:
15amp (standard wall outlet) (the van comes with a power cord)
30amp (No, 30amp charging does not equal Level 2 charging or double 15amp speeds. It simply is a power hookup style commonly offered at campsites. Not currently supported in our ID.Buzz
50amp (Also known as a NEMA 14‑50 outlet) Not currently supported in our ID.Buzz
Images of the above are linked here
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Approximate charging times
20% → 80% (commonly quoted as 10% → 80%)
DC Fast Charging (Tesla Fast Chargers)
Tesla DC Fast Chargers are 200kW. The ID Buzz caps at 170kW during peak charging so they are more than enough.
~ 25 - 30 minutes (VW quoted ~26 min 10–80%) Volkswagen Canada
When you’re planning the driving in between campsites on your trip, we suggest planning based on the Tesla network. There are ~60 of them all over BC. Here’s the link to the Tesla Supercharging network to find the chargers you’ll need.
The van has a Tesla Supercharger adapter - you just need the app
Level 2 Charging (240 V outlet)
For campsites, this is the 50a hook-up
~11kW and roughly 4-6 hours to go from 10% - 80% charge.
The van has a level 2 power cord
Level 1 Charging (120 V outlet)
For campsites, this is the 15a or 30a hook-up
~1 kW and roughly 60 hours to go from 10% - 80% charge. Would actually be totally fine if you are planning on staying at the same campsite for 2-3 days before moving on.
The van has a standard EV power cord for wall outlets as well as a 30a plug adapter.
Charging the van and getting around BC is super easy. Plan your trip and lose the range anxiety. There are lots of stations to choose from and you can also charge up at your campsite.
