Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vs LDV eDeliver 7

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo starts from $66,350 before on-road costs, while the LDV eDeliver 7 opens at $67,358. That makes the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo the more affordable entry point by $1,008.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $72,985 and $74,094 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the LDV eDeliver 7 gets a 12.3-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The LDV eDeliver 7 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo uses a Permanent magnet synchronous motor (single, rear-mounted) producing 210kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The LDV eDeliver 7 responds with a Electric Motor making 150kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is 3.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 79kWh (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 88kWh (LDV eDeliver 7), giving WLTP ranges of 414km and 362km. DC fast charging peaks at 185kW (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 90kW (LDV eDeliver 7).

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo measures 4,712mm long on a 2,989mm wheelbase, 652mm shorter than the LDV eDeliver 7 at 5,364mm (3,366mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV eDeliver 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 3900L in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo and 6700L in the LDV eDeliver 7, giving the LDV eDeliver 7 a 2800L advantage.

For towing, the LDV eDeliver 7 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 5 years / 200,000km (LDV eDeliver 7). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 6yr (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo)—.