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I kind of love it, but I feel like the original microbus was this epic road trip vehicle, and EVs are mostly not great for that (yet). Will be interested to see how this plays out...
There is also the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, with a Volt sized battery pack, ACC option, AWD etc. It offers a lot for someone looking for a transition SUV. It accepts DC fast charging and I think it also offers vehicle to home or grid power.I never had a microbus nor a minivan, but I could see myself with one of these VW's. VW did a great styling job that captures the essence of the old microbus.
Speaking of road trips, because they take 1000+ mile cross country road trips, I have family members say they either: A - will never buy an EV, or B - will buy one when recharges take only 5 minutes every 300-400 miles. A Volt-like large SUV might get them in the game, but the closest is a pricey Volvo XC90 or XC60 Recharge SUV with an anemic 18 to 19 EV miles. Pacifica minivan is a no go.
Lots of new EV's coming in the next 3 to 4 years, but no Volt-like combo's that I know of.
I know no one wants the minivan, but it is very Volt like and great on the open road. It gets about 36 miles on pure battery, which is about the same as my volt. Yes, if you floor it, the motor will kick in. It is basically a supersized hybrid. However, my wife has driven for weeks without using the engine kicking in, including highway. The rebate makes it cheap enough to expect some repairs due to Chrysler reliability. With the 6.6kw charger, she gets about 70 miles a day on all electric. Gas mileage is great on the road, especially in the mountains.I never had a microbus nor a minivan, but I could see myself with one of these VW's. VW did a great styling job that captures the essence of the old microbus.
Speaking of road trips, because they take 1000+ mile cross country road trips, I have family members say they either: A - will never buy an EV, or B - will buy one when recharges take only 5 minutes every 300-400 miles. A Volt-like large SUV might get them in the game, but the closest is a pricey Volvo XC90 or XC60 Recharge SUV with an anemic 18 to 19 EV miles. Pacifica minivan is a no go.
Lots of new EV's coming in the next 3 to 4 years, but no Volt-like combo's that I know of.