Same price. 40% more battery. More space.
Your electric VW Bus 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 211 kW (PURE) | 125 kW | 210 kW | 100–210 kW |
| Range | around 350 km* | 332 km | 459 km | up to 374 km |
| € per kWh | 632 € | 847 € | 773 € | 848 € |
| Towing capacity (braked) | as per vehicle registration certificate† | 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 largely retained with the ESDI conversion – frame, rear axle and hitch mounting remain unchanged. Depending on the kerb weight, an increase in the permissible weight may be necessary; the inspector sets the value.
More on this: 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 | No | Ja |
| Seats out in 2 min. | Ja | No (tool required) | Ja |
| Camping fit-out | California-compatible | Not available | Limited |
| Cargo space (max.) | 5,8–9,3 m³ | ~2,1 m³ | 5,8–9,0 m³ |
| Accessories | Huge – 20+ years | New, limited | Neu (Ford-Basis) |
230 mm more interior height than the ID. Buzz – enough to sit upright in a camping fit-out, load a Euro pallet on its edge, or let children stand in the rear.
More on this: ID. Buzz interior: the dimensions in detail | Electric 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 your next electric Bus 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. Plannable payload.
The battery pack and subframe weigh around 800 kg. With different springs the vehicle can be uprated enough to restore the same payload as before.
5. Up to 211 kW of power.
Significantly more than the Freestyle's 125 kW. 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 extra for the same battery? Or €13,000 less battery on the entry model?
More on this: MEB battery in the T5/T6: the technology explained | VW e-Transporter 2025 compared | Used vs. new vehicle
Frequently asked questions
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 towing capacity of your donor vehicle is largely retained. Frame, rear axle and trailer coupling are not modified. Depending on the curb weight, an increase in the permitted gross weight may be required; the inspector determines the exact value from your vehicle registration certificate. For comparison: the ID. Buzz Freestyle/Pro are limited to 1,200 kg.
How realistic is the range?
Realistically, we reckon on around 350 km, physics-based calculated and calibrated against official VW WLTP data. Not an official WLTP value.
What statutory warranty applies?
The statutory 2-year warranty applies. The MEB battery comes from OEM production, so the same lifespan can be expected as in the production vehicle. The donor vehicle is used – but €11,000–25,000 cheaper than the VW equivalent as a result.
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.
Continue reading in the guide
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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