Volkswagen E-Bugster Speedster Concept (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen E-Bugster Speedster Concept (2013) | The central module of the electric E-Bugster Volkswagen has an innovative design; it weighs just 80 kg. Since the Volkswagen has a quick charging function, the battery can be 'refuelled' within 35 minutes at Suitable charging stations. At home, the battery of the VW E-Bugster can also be charged from a conventional electric outlet. The interface for the charge cable is located behind the normal "fuel door" near the C-pillar. Reduced costs and this will simplify global widespread implementation of electric mobility.

A speedster needs swept-back windows and a low roof, and the Volkswagen E-Bugster has them. The wheels Beneath the flared wheel housings are 20-inch versions of the 18-inch Beetle 'Twister' wheels, equipped with 235/35 R 20 tires. The hard top of the 'Bug' extends in a low arc above this line chrome. Following the roof radius - in classic speedster style - is the upper border of the side windows. The height Between the chrome lower window border and the uppermost roof line is a low 400 mm.

Actually, it is a sports car. The E-Bugster's width (1.838 mm) grew by 30 mm, while its length (4.278) remained the same as that of the production car. The Volkswagen E-Bugster displays unique dynamic styling from every viewing angle. Design details of the production version were supplemented by new styling elements. There is a very simple reason for this: in developing the production models introduced in October 2011, the Beetle design team had already Considered all potential models for future derivatives on its radar screen of possibilities.

Sport seats and a continuous center tunnel in body color underscore the sportiness of the E-Bugster. Starting the VW E-Bugster is a unique experience: the Start button not only activates the drive system; it also puts into motion a light show: first, the interior is immersed in a white light, then a blue light. It begins as a light pulse in the instrument cluster; from there the light emanates as a thin line of light, just one millimetre wide, coursing into the door window sills and around the water nozzles - a kind of visual awakening of the E-Bugster.