Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vs Tesla Model Y

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo starts from $66,350 before on-road costs, while the Tesla Model Y opens at $65,900. That makes the Tesla Model Y the more affordable entry point by $450.

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 $72,490 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 Tesla Model Y gets a 16-inch display.

The Tesla Model Y counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gets cloth upholstery while the Tesla Model Y offers vegan leather.

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 Tesla Model Y responds with a Electric Motor making 255kW and 340Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Tesla Model Y has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Tesla Model Y is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 79kWh (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 60kWh (Tesla Model Y). DC fast charging peaks at 185kW (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 175kW (Tesla Model Y).

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo measures 4,712mm long on a 2,989mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter than the Tesla Model Y at 4,792mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 3900L in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo and 854L in the Tesla Model Y, giving the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo a 3046L advantage. The Tesla Model Y seats 5 vs 3.

For towing, the Tesla Model Y leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 400kg 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 (Tesla Model Y). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 6yr (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo)—.