Volkswagen is reviving the camper van with a new electric version
The new electric vehicle is set to arrive in 2022.
Volkswagen has announced it is bringing back its famous camper van as an electric vehicle following positive response to a concept version.
Originally unveiled at the Detroit Show in January and called the I.D. Buzz, the van was an updated, fully electric version of the classic camper that first came to prominence in the 1960s.
The final version of the car will feature electric batteries mounted into the floor, Volkswagen said, while also offering a “massively spacious interior” because electric driving components do not take up much space.
“The Microbus has long been part of the California lifestyle. Now we’re bringing it back by reinventing it as an electric vehicle.”
“This vehicle is the perfect balance between emotion, usability and sustainability, while also showcasing our technological leadership.
The firm said the vehicle, when it is ready for launch, will be mainly targeted at North America, Europe and China.
