Cost to Charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Wisconsin

$18.67 for a full charge at 19.56¢/kWh — $7.98 per 100 miles, about $958 a year.

Charging details

Wisconsin residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Wisconsin

$18.67 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$7.98
Per mile
$0.08
Per year
$958
vs petrol / yr
$676
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Item Energy Cost
This charge 95.5 kWh $18.67
Full charge (0–100%) 95.5 kWh $18.67
Per 100 miles 40.8 kWh $7.98
Per year (12,000 mi) 4896.0 kWh $958
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $676

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Volkswagen ID. Buzz from empty in Wisconsin costs $18.67. The car draws 95.5 kWh from the wall for a full 234-mile charge, and Wisconsin residential electricity averages 19.56¢ per kWh. That works out at $7.98 per 100 miles, or $0.08 a mile.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.7× cheaper per mile: $7.98 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $676 saved.

Similar EVs in Wisconsin

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Wisconsin
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Kia EV6 41 kWh $18.53 $962
Porsche Taycan 39 kWh $22.35 $915
Tesla Cybertruck 42.9 kWh $27.27 $1,007
Kia EV9 43 kWh $21.87 $1,009
Hyundai Ioniq 9 38 kWh $23.78 $892
Acura ZDX 37.7 kWh $23.82 $885

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Volkswagen ID. Buzz in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Minnesota 17.52 $16.73 $858
Ohio 19.19 $18.32 $940
Delaware 19.29 $18.42 $944
Illinois 19.89 $18.99 $974
Pennsylvania 21.73 $20.75 $1,064
Maryland 21.84 $20.85 $1,069

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Wisconsin?
$18.67 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 95.5 kWh at the wall and Wisconsin residential electricity averages 19.56¢ per kWh.
How much does a Volkswagen ID. Buzz cost per mile in Wisconsin?
About $0.08 a mile, or $7.98 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $958 of electricity.
Is charging a Volkswagen ID. Buzz cheaper than petrol in Wisconsin?
Yes — 1.7 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $7.98 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $676 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Volkswagen ID. Buzz at 234 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 40.8 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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