The classic Volkswagen Beetle from the 1960s and 1970s was powered by an air-cooled four-cylinder engine that made roughly 40 horsepower when new, all while spitting fumes into the air every second of ...

Volkswagen is partnering with eClassics to build electric conversions of the iconic VW Beetle, breathing even more life into an already-popular enthusiast platform and opening the doors to a whole new ...

VW becomes the latest automaker to standardize the electric conversion of its classic cars – starting with classic Beetles. They unveiled the first prototype ahead of the International Motor Show (IAA ...

On Wednesday, Volkswagen announced that it had produced a complete electric drive conversion kit that transforms a classic gas-powered Beetle into an electrical vehicle — great news for eco-conscious ...

Have an old VW Beetle from the 1960s or 70s laying around and want to convert it into an electric vehicle? It’s easier than you think, and cheaper, too. An electric conversion kit from Alibaba ...

I knew that even though Volkswagen ended Beetle (including Beetle-dressed Golfs) production in July, they wouldn't ever really be able to not build some sort of Beetle, and I think this announcement ...

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The conversion uses the electric motor and single-speed transmission from the Volkswagen e-Up!, an electric version of VW’s Up! city car which isn’t sold in the United States. The motor produces 81 ...

How do you turn a classic VW Beetle into a fully electric car? In this video, we take a closer look at an electric conversion kit specifically made for the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. From battery ...

Nelson Ireson November 28, 2012 Comment Now! Despite the seemingly endless combinations of drivetrains, body styles, and features, there are still a few cars in the U.S. market that are unique in ...