# Electrically Powered Nostalgic Vans Volkswagen Produced an EV Van Concept with Help From eClassics By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-03-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-van-concept References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-20-vw-unveils-e-bulli-t1-electric-conversion.html) & [vwpress](https://vwpress.co.uk/en-gb/releases/4179#gallery) [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volskwagen-id-buzz) created an EV van concept named the 'e-BULLI,' which combines nostalgic aesthetics with modern electrically powered engines. The EV van concept was made possible through a partnership between Volkswagen and a company named eClassics. The concept vehicle is an older [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox) T1 Samba Bus, where the original four-cylinder engine was replaced with a 61 kW electric motor. Additionally, the concept vehicle was able to improve the performance, and it now features double the torque that the original engine could produce. The e-BULLI also has a max speed of 130 km/h and rear-wheel drive. The vehicle can be charged using either alternating current or direct current, and it can reach 80% of a full charge in only forty minutes. Image Credit: Volkswagen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electrically-powered Vintage Vehicles:** Companies can capitalize on the demand for nostalgia by creating electric versions of classic vehicles. - **Partnerships to Create Sustainability:** Innovative partnerships allow companies to collaborate and create sustainable transportation options. - **Retrofitting with Electric Motors:** Classic car collectors can retrofit their vehicles with electric motors to reduce their carbon footprint and increase performance. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Automakers can capitalize on the trend towards environmentally friendly transportation. - **Green Energy Industry:** Eco-friendly energy companies can partner with automakers to create sustainable models of cars. - **Classic Car Collectors:** Classic car collectors can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable transportation by retrofitting their vehicles with electric motors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Electric Retro Busses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volskwagen-id-buzz.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [All-Electric Camper Van Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpincamper.md) - [Compact Electric Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper.md) - [All-Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv.md) - [Electric Mini Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2cv.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Electric Microbus Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-virtual-auction.md)