Volkswagen E-Up!

The e-Beetle, as it’s been dubbed, debuts as Volkswagen’s collaboration with eClassics

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Drivetrain conversion turns the classic Beetle into an EV

Classic Volkswagens, like the Beetle and the Bus, are now iconic pieces of driving history throughout the world. Volkswagen wants to take that love a step further by adding an electrification option for restorers looking to bring new spark to their classic Beetle cars.

Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion - German transport minister Dr. Peter Ramsauer with VW board member Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg

Automotive

VW parades Golf blue e-motion concept

The Golf blue-e-motion concept car is powered by a 85 kW, front mounted electric motor which delivers 270 Nm maximum torque and a top speed of 87 mph.

The Volkswagen electric E-Up! Concept will have a top speed 84 mph and an 80 mile range

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Volkswagen’s electric E-Up! Concept – 84 mph and 80 mile range

VW showed an all-new electric vehicle, the E-Up! Concept, at Frankfurt yesterday, indicating strongly that the car will be very close to the production model we’ll see in 2013. The 81 PS E-Up! has a top speed of 84 mph and a range of 80 miles.