Volkswagen ID. Buzz in New York
Home charging at 23.92¢/kWh (EIA). 37 kWh per 100 miles (EPA combined). Public DC fast: 49¢/kWh avg.
EV vs gas car — annual fuel cost
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz at home rates compared against a typical 28-mpg gas car and a 40-mpg hybrid at the New York fuel price ($3.30/gal).
| Annual mileage | Volkswagen ID. Buzz (home) | 28-mpg gas | 40-mpg hybrid | EV savings vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,000 mi | $531 | $707 | $495 | $176 |
| 10,000 mi | $885 | $1179 | $825 | $294 |
| 12,000 mi | $1062 | $1414 | $990 | $352 |
| 15,000 mi | $1328 | $1768 | $1238 | $440 |
| 20,000 mi | $1770 | $2357 | $1650 | $587 |
Home vs public DC fast charging
Home charging is the default cost optimization. Public DC fast charging in New York runs about 2.0× the home rate. For 12,000 miles/yr entirely on DC fast, annual fuel cost would be $2176 vs $1062 at home — a $1114 penalty. Apartment dwellers and road-trippers should price this in; daily commuters with home Level 2 can usually ignore public chargers.
DC fast rate is a network average (Electrify America + EVgo + Tesla Supercharger + ChargePoint). Real prices vary by location, time of day, and membership tier.
EV incentives in New York
- Drive Clean Rebate$2,000rebateNew BEV/PHEV, MSRP < $42,000
Same vehicle in neighboring states
How Volkswagen ID. Buzz cost compares in New York's contiguous neighbors. Relevant for cross-border driving and relocation decisions.
| State | Electricity | Gas | EV / 100mi | Saves vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (current) | 23.92¢ | $3.30 | $8.85 | $2.94 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.20¢ | $3.40 | $6.73 | $5.41 |
| New Jersey | 19.13¢ | $3.15 | $7.08 | $4.17 |
| Vermont | 21.78¢ | $3.30 | $8.06 | $3.73 |
| Massachusetts | 28.85¢ | $3.30 | $10.67 | $1.11 |
| Connecticut | 31.16¢ | $3.25 | $11.53 | $0.08 |
Vehicle specs
- EPA combined efficiency: 37 kWh/100 miles
- EPA range: 234 miles
- Make / model: Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Other EVs in New York
Common questions
- How much does it cost to charge a Volkswagen ID. Buzz at home in New York?
- About $8.85 per 100 miles at the New York residential electricity rate of 23.92¢/kWh (EIA). For comparison, a 28-mpg gas car at local gas prices costs $11.79 per 100 miles. Annual savings at 12,000 miles: ~$352.
- Home charging vs public DC fast charging — what's the difference in New York?
- Public DC fast charging in New York averages ~49¢/kWh — that's 2.0× home rates. A 100-mile session costs roughly $18.13 at public chargers vs $8.85 at home. For daily commuting, home charging pays off. Public fast charging is for road trips and apartment dwellers without home charging access.
- Are there EV incentives in New York?
- Yes. Total state incentives can reach $2,000 on top of the federal $7,500 Section 30D tax credit. Eligibility depends on vehicle MSRP and household income — check the official program page for current limits.
- Does winter weather affect charging cost in New York?
- Yes — cold weather can reduce EV efficiency by 15-30% (battery + heater draw). The numbers above use EPA combined ratings; budget +20% for sustained sub-freezing temps. Winter range drop is most pronounced for northern states.
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