Volkswagen extends The Beetle model line by presenting the E-Bugster at the Detroit motor show. Featuring retro-cool speedster styling—the roofline is 90mm lower than a regular Bug—and seating for two, the E-Bugster has 85kW of zero-emission power on tap which can propel the car to 60mph in 10.9 seconds.
The “central electric module” weighs 80kg and VW say it provides a range of “at least” 180km in real-world conditions. A quick-charge function offers a relatively short recharge time of 35 minutes with a suitable charging station.
The E-Bugster uses a “Combined Charging System”, developed by a German–US team consisting of Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen as well as Ford and General Motors. This means the E-Bugster can be easily recharged using single-phase AC current or ultra-fast DC charging at dedicated stations.
There’s more pics and detail from Volkswagen after the break.
UPDATE: Official promo video added below.