Same price. 40% more battery. More space.
Your electric Bulli from ESDI.
You want an electric VW Bus. VW offers you 59 kWh for €50,000. We offer you 82 kWh for €49,990 – in a real Bulli with seat rails, a camping option and a 20-year accessories market. Here are the numbers.
€49,990 for 82 kWh. Or €49,998 for 59 kWh.
The cheapest ID. Buzz – the "Freestyle" – costs €49,998 and has a 59 kWh battery. In reality that is ~200 km on the motorway before you have to hit the charging station.
A VW T5 Transporter in roadworthy condition with TÜV costs around €10,000 used (source: mobile.de, as of 03/2026). Plus our ESDI EV kit including installation: €39,990 gross.
Total price: €49,990. Battery: 82 kWh. Exactly the same MEB battery pack as in the ID. Buzz Pro (€61,077).
| ESDI T5 electric | ID. Buzz Freestyle | ID. Buzz Pro | VW e-Transporter (2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 49.990 € | 49.998 € | 61.077 € | from €59,369 |
| Battery (gross) | 82 kWh | ~62 kWh | 82 kWh | ~83 kWh |
| Battery (net) | ~79 kWh | 59 kWh | 79 kWh | 70 kWh |
| Power | up to 250 kW | 125 kW | 210 kW | 100–210 kW |
| WLTP range | ~465 km* | 332 km | 459 km | up to 374 km |
| € per kWh | 632 € | 847 € | 773 € | 848 € |
| Towing capacity (braked) | up to 2,500 kg† | 1.200 kg | 1.200 kg | up to 2,000 kg |
*Physics-based calculation, calibrated against official VW WLTP data. Not WLTP-certified. Practical tests for validation are pending.
† The towing capacity of your donor vehicle is fully retained with the ESDI conversion – frame, rear axle and coupling mount are not modified.
Mehr dazu: What does the T5 electric conversion really cost? | Battery comparison: 59, 79 or 86 kWh | Range: WLTP vs. real consumption
€49,990 for 82 kWh — €11,087 cheaper than the ID. Buzz Pro.
Same MEB battery, more space, less money.
Your T5 has more space than any ID. Buzz
The ID. Buzz looks big from the outside. Inside it is not.
| ESDI T5/T6 | ID. Buzz | VW e-Transporter (2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load-space interior height | 1.410 mm | 1.180 mm | 1.410 mm |
| Seat rails | Ja | Nein | Ja |
| Sitze raus in 2 Min. | Ja | Nein (Werkzeug) | Ja |
| Camping fit-out | California-compatible | Not available | Limited |
| Laderaum (max.) | 5,8–9,3 m³ | ~2,1 m³ | 5,8–9,0 m³ |
| Zubehör | Riesig – 20+ Jahre | Neu, begrenzt | Neu (Ford-Basis) |
230 mm more interior height than the ID. Buzz. In which you can sit upright in the camping conversion, a Euro pallet fits upright, your children can stand in the rear.
Mehr dazu: ID. Buzz interior: the dimensions in detail | Elektro-Camping: T5/T6 vs. ID. Buzz
230 mm more interior height. Camping-ready from day 1.
Pop-up roof, kitchen modules, bed solutions — all available from stock for the T5/T6.
Five reasons why your next electric Bulli will be an ESDI
1. Same battery, lower price.
82 kWh gross – identical to the ID. Buzz Pro. But from €49,990 instead of €61,077.
2. More space, more versatility.
1,410 mm interior height, real seat rails, up to 9.3 m³ of load volume.
3. Camping-ready.
Pop-up roof, kitchen modules, bed solutions – all available from stock for the T5/T6.
4. Lighter than the ID. Buzz.
2,285 kg vs. 2,400 kg. Less weight = less consumption = more range per kWh.
5. Up to 250 kW power.
Twice as much as the Freestyle. Tesla Model 3 motor – proven millions of times over.
What the ID. Buzz does better
We are honest: slicker software, more modern assistance systems, a 5-year new-vehicle warranty, retro design. But: is that enough for 11.000 € Aufpreis for the same battery? Or €13,000 less battery on the entry model?
Mehr dazu: MEB battery in the T5/T6: the technology explained | VW e-Transporter 2025 compared | Gebraucht vs. Neuwagen
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Is the battery really the same as in the ID. Buzz?
Yes. We install the same 82 kWh (gross) MEB battery pack. Same cells, same chemistry, same usable energy content (~79 kWh net).
How much does a drivable T5 as a donor vehicle cost?
A T5 Transporter in roadworthy condition with TÜV can be found on mobile.de from around €10,000 (as of 03/2026). Panel vans from ~€6,500, Multivan from ~€11,000.
Does the conversion get TÜV approval?
Yes. Our kits are installed with TÜV support and designed for road approval.
Is the towing capacity of my T5/T6 retained after the conversion?
Yes, the factory-registered towing capacity of your donor vehicle is fully retained with the ESDI conversion. Frame, rear axle and trailer coupling are not modified – depending on the T5/T6 model and engine, up to 2,500 kg braked remains registerable. For comparison: the ID. Buzz Freestyle/Pro are limited to 1,200 kg.
How realistic are the 465 km range?
The 465 km are physics-based calculated and calibrated against official VW WLTP data. Not an official WLTP value. In reality we reckon on 300–360 km – comparable to the ID. Buzz Pro in practice.
What about warranty?
There is a warranty on the ESDI EV kit. The MEB battery has high reliability. The donor vehicle is used – but €11,000–25,000 cheaper than the VW equivalent.
All prices incl. VAT. ID. Buzz prices: VW configurator, as of 03/2026. e-Transporter prices: VW Commercial Vehicles configurator, as of 01/2026. Used prices: mobile.de. ESDI ranges are physics-based calculated, not WLTP-certified.
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All the facts, comparisons and background on the electric conversion – in our guide articles:
- ID. Buzz range: WLTP vs. real consumption compared
- ID. Buzz battery: 59, 79 or 86 kWh – which is worth it?
- Electric camping in the VW bus: why the ID. Buzz is not a camper
- VW e-Transporter 2025: is the new one really worth it?
- T5 electric conversion costs: what does it really cost?
- ID. Buzz interior: how much space does it really have?
- Buying a used electric Bulli vs. a new ID. Buzz
- MEB battery in the T5/T6: the technology behind the ESDI kit
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