Cost to Charge Volkswagen ID.Buzz on Mercedes-Benz HPC

The ID.Buzz's CCS port plugs directly into Mercedes-Benz HPC's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the Mercedes-Benz HPC app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.

On a session-by-session basis, the ID.Buzz's 200 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Mercedes-Benz HPC's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 15 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.

Cost-wise, one $29.12 full charge on Mercedes-Benz HPC represents $0.12 per mile of driving — about 12.4¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is more expensive than gas at current prices. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Mercedes-Benz HPC would cost roughly $2,333.33/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$962.50/year).

For most ID.Buzz owners, the realistic use-pattern for Mercedes-Benz HPC is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your ID.Buzz state-by-state breakdown.