Geneva 2019: Volkswagen Presents ID. BUGGY Electric Concept
Volkswagen has unveiled the latest in its series of ID-badged electric-powered concept vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show. Drawing inspiration from the classic 1960s-era dune buggies, the ID. BUGGY serves to illustrate the versatility of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB).
That MEB chassis integrates a 62kWh lithium-ion battery into the vehicle’s floor and a 201-hp electric motor in the rear to give it an estimated range of 250 km (on the WLTP cycle). The ID. BUGGY is tripped of doors and roof and features a minimalistic design to make it a true classic beach cruiser in the classic mold.
Volkswagen refers to the versatility inherent in the design of its old 60s-era buggies in its thought process behind the new ID. BUGGY. While the ID. BUGGY concept car is a pure 2-seater; it can also be converted to a 2+2-seater and an additional electric motor could be added to the front axle in order to make four-wheel drive possible.
As well, the concept’s modular design allows for the composite upper body to be detached from the MEB chassis, opening up a ton of possibilities for third-party manufacturers, as the original Meyers Manx kit did for the first buggies.
Outside
Grille-less (like the Beetle and VW bus of old), the ID. BUGGY gets a raised hood, fenders and tail end, as well as 3D oval LED headlights and taillights, an lit-up VW logo and a body that seems to float above the chassis. The top half of the concept is painted in matte Fern Green, while the bottom portion is painted in a textured Grey Tech Blue.