VW Presented BUDD-e

Yesterday, January 6, 2016 was presented the VW’s concept BUDD-e at the Customers Electronic Show (CES January 6-9, 2016) in Las Vegas. Dr. Herbert Diess, The Chairman of Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand, said in front of 2300 visitors to the show, that “the BUDD-e is a realistic trend setter”.

The Volkswagen BUDD-e and Dr. Herbert Diess

 at the 2016 CES in Las Vegas

The VW BUDD-e van is based on Modular Electronic Drive Kit (MEB). VW wants to set the next step towards the mobility of the feature with the BUDD-e electrical van. The BUDD-e has four-wheel-drive powered by front and rear electrical motors. The front electric motor produces 100 kW (200 Nm/147.5 lb-ft.) while the rear motor produces 125 kW (290 Nm/213.9 lb-ft.). The total power which the VW BUDD-e has is 225 kW (302 hp/ 490 Nm/361.4 lb-ft.).

The BUDD-e’s electrical motors and batteries

The capacity of the batteries is 92.4 kWh which enables a range of 233 miles (374 km) estimated real-world driving range (EPA) for USA. Based on New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) the range which the VW BUDD-e could pass is 533 km (332 miles). The VW BUDD-e‘s batteries are placed under the floor. They could be charged up to 80 percent capacity for about 30 minutes. The top speed of the VW BUDD-e is 180 km/h (112 mph). From 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) the acceleration is 6.9 seconds.

 

The VW BUDD-e front and side view

The BUDD-e’s dimensions are 4597 mm (181 in) long, 1940 mm (76.4 in) wide and 1835 mm (72.2 in) high. The length of the wheel base is 3151 (124.1 in). The overhangs are very short 694 mm (27.3 in) at the front and 752 mm (29.6 in) at the back. The newly develop rear steering system gives result in a very tight turning circle. It’s just 11.5 m (37.7 in). Thus the dynamic response is also improved. With this size the VW BUDD-e takes a position between Volkswagen’s Touran and Multivan T6.

 

The VW BUDD-e rear and side view

Using the new VW BUDD-e the owners could use variety of gadgets which are based on the infotainment system. With the VW BUDD-e the owners will be able to access their homes and workspace from the car. They could control the air conditioning system, switching on/off the lights or to take a look online to see if the kids are home yet, for instance.

The VW BUDD-e’s interior

Another interesting feature is the gesture control. This technology is already used by some automotive producers but for the Volkswagen BUDD-e is different. With a gesture you can open the garage door. It’s sound very impressive.