Electric Volkswagen e-Bulli restomod unveiled
Following last year’s launch of the e-Beetle, Volkswagen has once again collaborated with German specialists eClassics to electrify a long-superseded vehicle. The candidate this time is the Type 2 van, which was originally built in various locations around the world between 1950 and 1975.
Renamed e-Bulli, its antiquated four-cylinder petrol engine has been replaced by a modern electric motor that’s mated to a single-speed transmission. As a result, output rises from 43 bhp (32 kW / 44 PS) to 81 bhp (61 kW / 83 PS), while peak torque is up by 110 Nm (81 lb/ft) to 212 Nm (156 lb/ft).
Acceleration figures haven’t been released yet, but the top speed is electronically limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).
Energy is stored in a centrally-mounted, under-floor, lithium-ion battery pack. With a capacity of 45 kWh, range is claimed to be more than 124 miles (200 kilometres). A CCS socket means that replenishment from flat to 80% takes 40 minutes via a public 50 kW DC fast-charging facility.
To go with the upgraded powertrain, Volkswagen has completely revamped the e-Bulli’s chassis set-up. Indeed, the driving experience should be much nicer, because rack-and-pinion steering, multi-link axles and four ventilated disc brakes have all been fitted.
Among the other twenty-first century accoutrements are LED headlights, updated instruments and a DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity. An integrated tablet placed above the windscreen provides additional infotainment.
Pictured is the first e-Bulli. Based on a 1966 Samba eight-seat bus sourced from California, it has also gained two-tone paintwork, leather upholstery and solid wood flooring as part of a comprehensive cosmetic refresh.
Customers can now order their own eClassics Type 2 conversion. Prices aren’t cheap though, as they start at €64,900 (approximately £59,100 or US$71,400 at current exchange rates).
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Renamed e-Bulli, its antiquated four-cylinder petrol engine has been replaced by a modern electric motor that’s mated to a single-speed transmission. As a result, output rises from 43 bhp (32 kW / 44 PS) to 81 bhp (61 kW / 83 PS), while peak torque is up by 110 Nm (81 lb/ft) to 212 Nm (156 lb/ft).
Acceleration figures haven’t been released yet, but the top speed is electronically limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).
Energy is stored in a centrally-mounted, under-floor, lithium-ion battery pack. With a capacity of 45 kWh, range is claimed to be more than 124 miles (200 kilometres). A CCS socket means that replenishment from flat to 80% takes 40 minutes via a public 50 kW DC fast-charging facility.
To go with the upgraded powertrain, Volkswagen has completely revamped the e-Bulli’s chassis set-up. Indeed, the driving experience should be much nicer, because rack-and-pinion steering, multi-link axles and four ventilated disc brakes have all been fitted.
Among the other twenty-first century accoutrements are LED headlights, updated instruments and a DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity. An integrated tablet placed above the windscreen provides additional infotainment.
Pictured is the first e-Bulli. Based on a 1966 Samba eight-seat bus sourced from California, it has also gained two-tone paintwork, leather upholstery and solid wood flooring as part of a comprehensive cosmetic refresh.
Customers can now order their own eClassics Type 2 conversion. Prices aren’t cheap though, as they start at €64,900 (approximately £59,100 or US$71,400 at current exchange rates).
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