Volkswagen to Debut Electric Dune-Buggy Concept
Volkswagen will debut a one-off electric dune buggy at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Although VW is quick to clarify that it’s a one-off, it is just as quick to point out that the MEB platform can be used to make low-volume niche products for automotive enthusiasts.
The concept takes its design cues from the legendary Meyers Manx. Although much of the design is obscured in the teaser, we do at least see the high wheel arches and the low side sills designed to ease doorless ingress.
“A buggy is more than a car. It is vibrancy and energy on four wheels,” says Klaus Bischoff, VW’s Head Designer. “These attributes are embodied by the new e-buggy, which demonstrates how a modern, non-retro interpretation of a classic can look and, more than anything else, the emotional bond that electric mobility can create.”
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Although VW hasn’t furnished us with any specific details about this electric dune buggy, we do know that the MEB platform is capable of up to 310 miles of range and that the low-end torque in EVs should be alright for off-roading. Ground clearance may be an issue with that battery down low, though.
Expect to see the rest of this dune buggy on March 5, when VW unveils it at the Geneva Motor Show.
A version of this article first appeared on vwvortex.com
Sebastien is a roving reporter who covers Euros, domestics, and all things enthusiast. He has been writing about the automotive industry for four years and obsessed with it his whole life. He studied English at the Wilfrid Laurier University. Sebastien also edits for AutoGuide's sister sites VW Vortex, Fourtitude, Swedespeed, GM Inside News, All Ford Mustangs, and more.
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