Volkswagen e-TransporterPrice, range and running costs
The Volkswagen e-Transporter starts from $83,590 + on-roads with a claimed range of 317 km. At 30,000 km a year in NSW it costs about $2,591 a year to charge, mostly at the depot or home, against about $6,339 of diesel for a Toyota HiAce LWB.
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Charging this van
The Volkswagen e-Transporter (SWB), charged overnight. Times include about 10% charging losses.
A 7 kW charger covers a normal day overnight. At a depot, a three-phase charger fills it at up to 11 kW, about one and a half times as fast, which helps on long days or when vans share chargers.
Versions
| Version | Price | Battery | Claimed range | Payload | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB | $83,590 + on-roads | 64 kWh | 317 km | 806 kg | 5.8 m³ |
| LWB | $85,590 + on-roads | 64 kWh | 317 km | 760 kg | 6.8 m³ |
Built alongside Ford's E-Transit Custom, with 210 kW rear-wheel drive and 2.3 t braked towing. Energy use is our estimate from the claimed range.
Running costs against a diesel Toyota HiAce LWB
Charging plus servicing a year in NSW, 80% charged at the depot or home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 30,000 km, about $400 a visit (our estimate). Warranty: 5 yrs / unlimited km (battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km).
| A year | e-Transporter | Toyota HiAce LWB | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 km | $1,695 | $3,900 | $2,204 |
| 30,000 km | $2,991 | $7,434 | $4,444 |
| 50,000 km | $4,984 | $12,390 | $7,406 |
Reliability, warranty and downtime
For a business, the kilometre limit matters more than the years: a van doing 30,000 km a year uses up a 160,000 km warranty in about five years. How to cut downtime risk.
The Volkswagen e-Transporter has been sold here for under two years, so there's little Australian fleet history yet. That isn't a bad sign, but lean on the warranty and ask the dealer about loan vans and parts.
About Volkswagen
The core brand of Europe's biggest car group. Sister brands: Audi, Skoda, Cupra, Porsche. Who owns which car brand.
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Common questions
How much is the Volkswagen e-Transporter in Australia?
From $83,590 + on-roads. Businesses registered for GST can usually claim the GST back.
How far can the Volkswagen e-Transporter go?
Up to 317 km claimed. Expect less when loaded or on the highway; around 70% of the claim is a safe planning figure for a full load.
How much does it cost to charge a Volkswagen e-Transporter?
About $21.70 for a full charge at home on the NSW default rate, or about $44.80 at a 70c/kWh fast charger.
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