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Volkwagen E-Bugster concept unveiled in Detroit

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Though referring to the historic and now fashion icon of a Volkswagen, the Beetle as a bug is usually frowned upon, the Germans pulled a fast one on us.

They’ve just unveiled a new concept at the Detroit Motor Show, it’s based on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and it’s called the E-Bugster.

Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept

As you’d instantly figure out from the new name, it’s a hateful thing that runs on electricity and is therefore meant to be eco-friendly.

In terms of styling, the new VW E-Bugster is meant to be a design throwback on two plains. Not only does it remind you of its heritage stretching back to the second world war, it has a chopped roof look.

Under the new “old” look, the Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept is a s fresh as a daisy in terms of engineering. Movement is to be handled by an electric motor which churns out 114 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque.

Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept

It drains its strength from another new technology as the one which resides in a lithium-ion battery. There’s plenty of things that are modern about the “fuel tank” but at a weight of 695 pounds, its appeal is a little dented.

The weight however is well taken care of itself, and the rest of the car for a quoted range of around 100 miles between charges.

Speaking of charges, Volkswagen claims that this new concept they call the E-Bugster can be charged up to around 80% capacity in as little as 30 minutes.

Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept

That sounds brilliant, until you read the fine print, find out that this requires a special charger and then realize that there’s no quoted price for it.

Actually, no such thing is available for the car either; should it ever make it into production that is.

George Lupica
the authorGeorge Lupica
George grew up with cars and began reading car magazines even before he got his first car. Before deciding to become a full-time writer in 2010, he had a corporate job and a deep passion for all things automotive. George has built himself a fan base while reviewing SUVs and sport sedans for Automotorblog.

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