Volkswagen e-Co Motion Concept – electric white van

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brought an electric van to Geneva 2013. Called Volkswagen e-Co Motion Concept, this white van is an emissions-free delivery solution for today’s congested and clogged cities.

A delivery van operates in tight surroundings, so the electric drive unit is mounted to the rear axle together with a single-speed planetary gearbox to achieve large wheel turning angles. As a result, the turning circle of the Volkswagen e-Co Motion is 8.95 metres, which is unique in the class.

The motor’s max power is 115 PS, and 270 Nm of torque enables good acceleration even when loaded. A three-stage modular battery concept fulfils different driving range requirements – a 20 kWh pack is good for around 100 km, while a battery with 30 kWh allows for a 150 km range. The most powerful 40 kWh unit will power the Volkswagen e-Co Motion for over 200 km.

Also, the battery box’s crossmembers and rib structure serve a secondary purpose as a load-bearing body element that also helps to reduce vehicle weight. In the EV future, you won’t hear them coming, even the ubiquitous white van.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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