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Will the dune buggy make an all-electric return?

Volkswagen has started teasing a new dune buggy, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. It’s […]

Will the dune buggy make an all-electric return?
Will the dune buggy make an all-electric return? — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Volkswagen has started teasing a new dune buggy, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

It’s obvious that the concept will feature styling inspired by the original, but unlike the original this will have an all-electric powertrain.

“A buggy is more than a car. It is vibrancy and energy on four wheels. 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,” said Klaus Bischoff, Head Designer at Volkswagen.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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