New Volkswagen ABT eTransporter 6.1
The classic Volkswagen van, updated with an electric drivetrain
Volkswagen’s first fully electric van, the ABT eTransporter 6.1, is now available to buy in the UK and Europe. Arriving as the iconic Transporter celebrates its 70th anniversary, the ABT eTransporter 6.1 was developed in collaboration with ABT
e-Line, who are already well-versed in electric drivetrains thanks to the ABT Group’s extensive work in Formula E.
With the durability of the classic Transporter, combined with the environmentally friendly and cost effective benefits of an electric vehicle, the ABT eTransporter 6.1 delivers without any hint of compromise.
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Key Features
Range
Battery
Power
Range
The 37.3kWh lithium-ion battery gives an expected range of up to 82 miles*
Battery
The high voltage battery comes with an eight years or 100,000 miles warranty (whichever is soonest) on all material or manufacturing defects**
Power
The lightweight electric motor provides 109bhp and 200Nm of torque
Charging
Charging Options
Access to the London Ultra Low Emmission Zone and Clean Air Zones
Zero emissions whilst driving
Zero road tax (VED)
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Power
Charging
Capacity
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Safety
Security
Model Options
Split locking functions
Load security
Extra peace of mind comes as standard in the ABT
eTransporter 6.1. With eight fastening aids to help
ensure your cargo is held firmly in place when driving.
Extra features available include half height hardboard side panels in the load compartment as standard on panel van,
and full height for kombi.
Available on the ABT eTransporter 6.1 Panel van with a bulkhead, the new split locking functions help keep you and your load safe and secure. Postman mode locks the load doors when the ignition is on and can only be unlocked and opened from within the van. Workshop mode keeps the cab safely locked, but the load area unlocked so you can still get on with loading and unloading.
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Power and efficiency
Electric motor
The electric motor is a lightweight replacement of the traditional combustion engine in the ABT eTransporter 6.1. The compact motor
is extremely quiet and is designed to require lower maintenance than the traditional combustion engine, while providing 109bhp and 200Nm of torque.
Energy recuperation
The ABT eTransporter 6.1 recovers energy usually lost when braking by changing the drive motor to generator mode – the resulting current is then fed back into the vehicle’s battery and stored for later use.
Power electronics
This provides the central component of the electric drive. It connects to the high-voltage battery and supplies the on-board electronics and the electric motor with energy.
Battery
The ABT eTransporter 6.1’s 37.3kWh lithium-ion battery is designed to provide more than 1,600 charging cycles and an expected range of up to 82 miles*. The batteries sit below the load area, meaning that there’s no compromise on the cargo area.
Fast Charging
Wallbox
Charging
Fast Charging
Wallbox
Charging
The ABT eTransporter 6.1 comes with a Combined Charging System (CCS) socket that facilitates both fast DC and AC charging. You can use any charge point that has either a CCS (cable not supplied for DC charging) or Type 2 (AC charging) plug type. A Type 2 charging cable comes with the van as standard.
Charging
Fast charging
The ABT eTransporter 6.1 supports up to 50kW DC charging using a CCS connector, meaning the vehicle’s battery can be charged from 0-80 per cent
in as little as 45 minutes†. AC charging up to 7.2kW can be
done either by using a wallbox – installed with the aid of your local Volkswagen Van Centre – or by plugging into a standard UK 3-pin mains socket (cable not supplied with the ABT eTransporter 6.1).
Fast Charging
Wallbox
A wallbox is designed to provide a more efficient charging performance and shorter charging time than a normal domestic mains socket. With a 7.2kW wallbox, the ABT eTransporter 6.1 can be charged from 0-100 per cent in approximately five and a half hours†. Your local Volkswagen Van Centre will be happy to advise on wallbox installation and charging infrastructures for your business.
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*Figures shown are for comparability purposes and were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. Mains electricity required for charging. Only compare electric range figures with vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Figures may not reflect real life driving results.
** Gradual reduction in battery capacity over time is integral to the nature of the component, and does not represent a defect under the terms of this guarantee, as long as the reduction in capacity is not in excess of the value specified for this vehicle in the owner’s manual. With the exception of the warranty term, all warranty conditions stipulated by the Volkswagen dealer selling the vehicle (prerequisites, criteria for freedom from defects, exclusions, settlement of claims, entry into force and start of extended warranty term, scope of application etc.) also apply to the high voltage battery. For more detail of cover levels, along with terms and conditions, please click here, where you’ll also be able to obtain a quote and purchase an extended warranty.
†Actual charge times may vary depending on the age, type, condition and temperature of the charger and battery, as well as the ambient temperature at the point of use as well as other factors. Charge times will be longer if battery cell temperature activates safeguarding technology.
††Speed and system limits apply to driver assistance technologies. Driver assistance only – driver must pay attention to the road and retain control at all times.
†††Developed in collaboration with ABT e-Line, the ABT eTransporter 6.1 is Volkswagen’s first fully-electric van, arriving as the iconic Transporter van celebrates its 70th anniversary
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Model Options
Panel van
Kombi crew van
Panel van
Kombi crew van
ABT eTransporter 6.1
ABT eTransporter 6.1 advance
From £42,060 OTR excluding VAT
From £45,360 OTR excluding VAT
Price
Range
Up to 82 miles
Up to 82 miles
Consumption
28.1kWh/62 miles
28.4kWh/62 miles
Payload
Up to 996kg
Up to 962kg
Wheels
16-inch steel
17-inch alloy
From £46,375 OTR excluding VAT
From £49,985 OTR excluding VAT
Up to 80 miles
Up to 80 miles
28.9kWh/62 miles
29.1kWh/62 miles
Up to 900kg
Up to 877kg
16-inch steel
17-inch alloy
Kombi crew van
Panel van
Advanced Safety Features
Front Assist is designed to detects
if vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians
get too close, then helps prepare
and partially apply the brakes to
aid the driver.††
Driver Steering Recommendation helps stabilise the vehicle as you drive, and is designed to gently intervene if it detects oversteer around corners.††
Crosswind Assist helps apply the brakes when it detects a strong crosswind. It automatically kicks in when you’re travelling above 50mph.††
Capacity
Payload
Load Volume
Load Length/width
996
kg
6.7
m
2,975
mm
Load length
1,700
mm
Load width
Payload
Load Volume
Load Length/width
Panel van
Kombi crew van
Panel van
Kombi crew van
Panel van
3
Load Volume
Load Length/width
Payload
Payload
4.4
m
3
Load Volume
1,967
mm
Load length
1,627
mm
Load width
Load Length/width
Payload
Load Volume
Load Length/width
Kombi crew van
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
*Figures shown are for comparability purposes and were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. Mains electricity required for charging. Only compare electric range figures with vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Figures may not reflect real life driving results.
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Payload
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Payload
4.4
m
3
Load Volume
1,967
mm
Load length
1,627
mm
Load width
Load Length/width
Kombi crew van
From £45,360 OTR excluding VAT
Up to 82 miles
28.4kWh/62 miles
Up to 962kg
17-inch alloy
Standard
Advance
ABT eTransporter 6.1 Panel Van
Price
Range
Consumption
Payload
Wheels
Standard
From £46,375 OTR excluding VAT
Up to 80 miles
28.9kWh/62 miles
Up to 900kg
16-inch steel
Advance
From £49,985 OTR excluding VAT
Up to 80 miles
29.1kWh/62 miles
Up to 877kg
17-inch alloy
Advance
Up to
900
kg
Up to
kg
900
kg
Up to
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††
Non-UK model shown. Wheel trim not UK specification and optional fog lights shown.†††