This new electric transporter is close to Volkswagen from Perfection for me, but it is still just short
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- VW fits on Transporter Shuttle and Kombi models with 65 kWh battery
- Electric reach is approximately 196 miles
- Airconsole -Gaming will be standard in commercial reach
Volkswagen has announced that it has expanded its Transporter-Line-Up battery-electric variants of the popular shuttle and kombi models of its commercial vehicle range-the adding of a more practical and robust option for the existing ID buzz model.
While the ID Buzz The imagination of the audience with his funky, retro-inspired looks, the transport possibilities of his transportercoussen was missing. Even the iD Buzz seven -seater Variant is struggling with space for lugging extensive items.
The Kombi, on the other hand, has traditionally proven a big hit with both professionals and families, purely because it can transport a family of five, as well as different mountain bikes, a tent and a dog without a sweat.
The electrified iterations add a 65 kWh Lithium ion battery, which results in 194 miles of reach for the shuttle and 196 miles of reach for the Kombi model, presumably because the first is heavier because it can be chosen with an impressive nine seats.
Both the fully electric kombi and the shuttle will be available in short or long wheelbase versions, whereby the first is able to process a maximum charge of 896 kg and the last available with the aforementioned nine seats, in contrast to eight standard.
The equipment levels are also generous, with things like heated front seats, a 13-inch touchscreen and front and rear-view cameras that all come standard on the entry-level models.
The brand also announced this week that the Airconsole app, with which users can play a series of 15 arcade games when parked, is now available as an over-the-air update in the current generation of ID Buzz, Caddy, Multivan, California and Crafter models.
This will probably roll out the newest transporter range in the near future.
Analysis: Electric vans still have a way to go
In the United Kingdom, the cheapest electrified Transporter Kombi is for sale at £ 53.404 (approximately $ 73,183 / AU $ 111.423), under offers the cheapest ID -Buzz, which costs £ 59.135 (about $ 81.035 / AU $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $.
But don’t get too enthusiastic, because the ID -Buzz up to 293 miles of electric reach and 200 kW of charging options offers, thanks to the 77kWh battery in the standard wheelbase version. It can also be chosen in a spicy GTX model that delivers 335 hp for a serious gear.
The electrified Transporter Kombi and Shuttle, on the other hand, use a single electric motor that develops 134BHP, which is at the bottom of what the gasoline and diesel bands offer – although the electrified versions are heavier.
It can also only load at speeds up to 125 kW, which means that a load of 10-80% will take at least 39 minutes.
As a long -standing owner of the various Ice transporter models from VW, very little comes close to the usability, loading skills and relaxed drive that the German brand offers.
It is a controversial opinion, but after having lived with the ID-Buzz for a week, I think it looks a bit uncomfortable, especially in the longer wheel base seven-seater versions, and the interior space is simply not enough to transport motorcycles or masses of camping kit, as well as the whole family.
The newest versions of the electric battery of the popular Transporter come close to Vee Dub from Perfection for me, it is just a shame about the limited range, performance and the charging speeds. Oh, and that price.
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