The Volkswagen Budd-e previews what a small electric minivan might look like in the year 2019. If it enters production it will be the spiritual successor to the iconic Beetle-based Microbus (Bulli in Europe).
The Budd-e rides on Volkswagen’s new MEB scalable component matrix for electric vehicles, and has an electric motor for the front and rear axle.
The 101kWh battery is integrated into the Budd-e’s floor, and is capable of 600km (373mi) of range. No power output is quoted, but top speed is quoted as a 150km/h (93mph).
At around 4.6m (181 inches) long, the Budd-e is sized between the Golf-based Touran and the van-based T6 Transporter.
There’s a 12.3-inch configurable curved display in front of the steering wheel, and a 13.3-inch unit for the infotainment system that includes gesture control.
Cameras replace exterior mirrors, and 7.9-inch screen on the driver’s side and 5.9-inch screen on the passenger’s side.
Dimensions
Length: 4,597mm | 181 inches
Width: 1,938mm | 76.3 inches
Height: 1,834mm 72.2 inches
Wheelbase: 3,152mm | 124.1 inches
Front overhang: 686mm | 27 inches
Rear overhang: 734mm | 28.9 inches
