The Beijing Motor Show was chosen by VW to present the open version of the electric E-Bugster Concept, which essentially photographs the open version of the modern Scarab.

Last January, at the Detroit International Auto Show, VW presented the E-Bugster concept for the first time, an electric version of the new Beetle with even more... advanced design features. Today, the Germans go one step further by choosing the Beijing Expo to "unveil" the open version of the prototype. With the letter 'E' representing the word 'Electric' and the type of powertrain and the 'Bugster' being a contraction of the words 'Bug', which on the other side of the Atlantic is the Beetle's nickname and "ster", behind which the word "speedster" is hidden, this open concept is based on the latest generation Beetle, with a more... sporty and aggressive outer appearance, with wheels 20 inches, lower ground clearance and differently designed front and rear bumpers. also, characteristic is the panel that covers the batteries, directly behind the backs of the two passengers, as is the lowest by 90 mm.  windshield. Regarding its dimensions, VW announces length 4.278 μ. and width 1,838 m., value greater by 30 mm. compared to that of the "regular" Beetle.

As regards the vehicle's power unit, VW executives have chosen to install a sophisticated electric motor (zero emissions for sure), which yields 115 horsepower and is combined with lithium-ion batteries which in turn ensure a minimum driving range of the order of 180 km. According to the official announcements of the German company, the open electric prototype is able to accelerate from standstill to first 100 km/h in 10,9 δλ. Regarding charging the accumulators with energy, the German company announces that they are needed – as in the case of the corresponding closed one- just 35 minutes for a full charge, while, of course, their supply is also carried out through the braking of the vehicle

Source : 4troxoi.gr