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Charging Cost Comparison

Citroën ë-Berlingo vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo in France

Compared variants: ë-Berlingo Van M 50 kWh vs ID. Buzz Cargo Pro 77 kWh

Updated April 2026

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Data shown is approximate and based on publicly available specifications and average electricity prices in France as of early 2026. For models with multiple battery versions, this page compares the variants listed above. Actual charging costs vary with your electricity tariff, charger network, time of day, and subscription plans. Always check the manufacturer specification page and your vehicle's manual for official figures. EVcourse is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or charging network.

Quick summary

In France, both cars cost the same to charge at home: €5.83 per 100 km. See the full spec comparison.

Charging Citroën ë-Berlingo vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo in France

These estimates use the average home electricity price in France (€0.25/kWh) and the average DC fast charging price (€0.52/kWh). Annual estimates assume 15,000 km per year.

Cost Citroën ë-Berlingo Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Home charging per 100 km (est.) €5.83 €5.83
DC fast charging per 100 km (est.) €12.12 €12.12
Annual home charging (est.) €875 €875
Annual DC fast charging (est.) €1,818 €1,818

Prices in EUR, including VAT (20%). Your actual cost depends on your electricity contract, charging network subscription, and time of use.

Annual Charging Cost

If you drive 15,000 km per year and charge mostly at home, the Citroën ë-Berlingo costs roughly €875 per year, while the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo costs €875.

If you rely mostly on DC fast charging (common for drivers without home charging), the costs are higher for both: Citroën ë-Berlingo at €1,818 per year and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo at €1,818 per year.

Most drivers use a mix of home and public charging. Your actual annual cost will fall somewhere between these two estimates. The more you can charge at home or at work, the lower your cost per kilometer.

Key Specs

Spec Citroën ë-Berlingo Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Compared variant ë-Berlingo Van M 50 kWh ID. Buzz Cargo Pro 77 kWh
Battery (approx.) ~50 kWh ~77 kWh
WLTP range (rated) ~280 km ~423 km
Efficiency (approx.) ~233 Wh/km ~233 Wh/km
DC fast charging (published) up to 100 kW up to 185 kW
10-80% charge time (approx.) ~30 min ~26 min
Max AC charging up to 11 kW up to 11 kW
DC connector CCS2 CCS2

See the full side-by-side comparison with charging speed analysis, cold weather, and more.

Charging Networks in France

Both the Citroën ë-Berlingo and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo use Type 2 / CCS2 connectors, which is the standard in France. You can charge at any public station with a compatible connector.

TotalEnergies Ionity Fastned Allego Electra Mobilize Fast Charge Freshmile Powerdot Atlante Tesla Supercharger

Popular roaming cards in France include Chargemap, Shell Recharge, Plugsurfing. A roaming card lets you charge across multiple networks with a single account, which is convenient if you use different chargers on different routes.

Idle fees are common at charging stations in France. Move your car promptly after charging to avoid extra charges.

Charging in France

Large charging hubs at motorway rest areas (aires). TotalEnergies, Allego, and Fastned operate major highway stations. AFIR credit card payment standard on chargers above 50 kW.

Tax incentives

EVs exempt from CO2-based company vehicle tax (TVS). Small fixed annual tax (EUR 130) applies. Reduced benefit-in-kind for electric company cars.

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