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Volkswagen and eClassics have partnered to bring the eBULLI EV Microbus conversion to life. The VWCV and eClassic have removed the four-cylinder boxer engine and replaced it with a single motor that generates 82 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers may seem low, but they're actually double that of the original powertrain. The top speed is a blazing electronically limited 81 mph.
The powertrain is in the trunk. It's joined by the charger unit, which supports 50-kW charging via a CCS port hidden behind the license plate. The 45.0-kWh battery pack under the floor provides a range of about 124 miles.
The only issue is that eClassics is based in Europe. The company will do T1, T2, and T3 conversions with the T1 workover starting at $70,100.
Innovation Themes: EV Conversion-Powertrain Technology, A single motor that generates 82 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, charging via a CCS, 45.0-kWh battery pack under the floor provides a range of about 124 miles.
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