Volkswagen recently hosted a few driving events to celebrate the release of the 2015 VW e-Golf, and it brought along a few models – all built in the 1970s – to help promote its history in producing electric vehicles. Three iterations of the Golf City Stromer and a Transporter T2 Elektro were set out to highlight the electric vehicle prototypes that tested practical, everyday use of all-electric alternatives.
The electric vehicle prototypes produced by Volkswagen used bulky, low-capacity lead-acid batteries. In the Golf models, they were installed beneath the rear seat, which reduced cabin space and created an extreme recline in the seat’s angle. Luckily for any unfortunate third passenger (and who may want to reevaluate his or her friendships), the three generations of VW Stromer prototypes were built for limited range.
Subsequent generations of the VW Golf City Stromer improved upon the batteries, eventually moving to lead-acid gel batteries and adding a slim 18.5-kilowatt electric motor. These innovative machines reached a range of 50 to 60 miles with a top speed of 60 MPH.
The VW Transporter T2 Elektro was an electric variant of the legendary Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter, which is most widely recognized as the multi-window hippie van – or surfer van for those who lived near the coast.
Volkswagen continues to spearhead innovative studies that seek eco-friendly technologies. The plug-in 2015 e-Golf is the latest development, and with more than four decades in experimenting with electric cars, we fully anticipate an excellent driving experience.
So come down to Leith Volkswagen in Cary to speak with a brand specialist to find out more details about the 2015 VW e-Golf or any of our other quality vehicles.
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