Volkswagen e-Beetle
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| Volkswagen e-Beetle | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Also called | e-Käfer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé & convertible |
| Layout | RR |
| Related | VW e-Up! |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 82 PS (60.3 kW; 80.9 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission | 1-sp |
| Battery | 36.8 kWh Li-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Beetle (Car Body) |
The Volkswagen e-Beetle is a modified automobile first shown in October 2019 at IAA in Frankfurt. A donor Volkswagen Type 1303 Super Beetle convertible was updated by replacing the original petrol drivetrain with the electric motor, transmission, and battery used in the e-Up. Parts were taken from the regular Volkswagen production line, and installed by specialist partner eClassics in Renningen after consulting with Volkswagen Group Components.
Externally, the e-Käfer may be distinguished from a classic Beetle by the car's running boards; these are thicker on the e-Käfer to conceal the depth of the floor-mounted battery pack.[1] The converted car retains the original rear-drive, rear-motor layout.[2]
Performance
The e-Up drivetrain is rated at an output of 81 hp (60 kW; 82 PS) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) as installed in the e-Beetle, which is equipped with a 36.8 kWh lithium-ion battery for a range of 200 km (124 mi).[1] A larger battery, 45 kWh, and an uprated motor, 101 hp (75 kW; 102 PS), are available at extra cost.[3]
The converted e-Beetle weighs 1,280 kg (2,822 lb).[1]
