VW T1 Bulli electric conversion kit
Electrify the T1 – quickly and without extensive cuts. Our kit combines Tesla-technology with classic driving feel. TÜV-accompanied.
Made in Germany.
ESDI EV T1 electric conversion kit
Our T1 electric conversion kit combines a powerful electric drive with a generous high-voltage battery and integrates into the existing vehicle structure.
Based on our TÜV-compliant concept, you receive all components you need for a safe and professional conversion – including documentation and support.
Process – this is how your T1 becomes electric
Check vehicle & select kit – We clarify with you which performance and battery package suits your intended use.
Installation at ESDI or a partner workshop – The pre-assembled system is installed, connected and commissioned.
TÜV acceptance & handover – We accompany the individual approval under §21 StVZO and the entry in the vehicle documents, after which you take over your electric T1.
What is included in the price – and what is not
Applies to all tiers.
Power
The kW and hp figures are the maximum output of the drive unit. What gets registered is what your vehicle's peripherals allow – brakes and suspension set the limits, and the output is limited accordingly.
So you do not need to upgrade anything, just because a big number appears in the table. You get a unit that could do more than what gets approved for your vehicle.
Air conditioning
The T1 never came with air conditioning from the factory – and we do not fit one as part of the conversion. If one was retrofitted, it stays usable. The factory compressor hangs off the combustion engine's belt and disappears along with it – we fit an HV compressor that keeps the system running while also cooling the battery.
If none is fitted, the conversion does not create one either – we cannot retrofit it. That applies equally at every tier.
Removal of the combustion engine
Your vehicle arrives leer to us, with the powertrain already removed. We electrify, we do not strip out.
That is handled by our partner CGM – Classic German Motors for an extra charge, and CGM can do more: restoration, blasting, underbody preparation and preservation, fresh brakes and axle parts. On request, CGM can also market your removed old parts on consignment.
TÜV
The accompaniment to the TÜV and the presentation of the vehicle are handled by us – that is part of our service.
The fees for the expert report and individual approval are passed on unchanged. The inspection is always issued to the vehicle owner, and you pay it directly.
Questions about your vehicle? Write to us – we will tell you in advance what is possible and what is not.
T1 ELECTRIC
- 300 HP Tesla Model S SDUR
- 82 kWh MEB battery
- up to 350 km range
- One-Pedal-Drive
- Electric Throttle
- Direct drive
- Type 2 CCS connector
- Digital gear selector
- Plug-and-Play HV System
- Plug-and-Play LV System
- Electric Heating
- Active cooling system available
- 10 kW AC charging
- Bidirectional 230 V
- Improved Weight Distribution
- No Extensive Body Modifications
CONVERSION PARTNERS ACROSS EUROPE
Frequently asked questions about the VW T1 electric conversion
Which T1 models are compatible?
Our kit is designed for the VW T1 (Type 2, 1950–1967) – Bulli, Samba, flatbed and double cab. The basic structure fits universally; adaptations for early split-window models are available on request.
How much power does the T1 have afterwards?
Our standard kit delivers 136 hp and 300 Nm of torque. That is more than three times the original 34 hp engine. This makes the T1 drive completely differently – powerful acceleration, quiet gliding, no shifting.
How long does the installation take?
We give you a binding date and duration after inspecting the vehicle. In the T1 the battery sits in the box behind the front bench seat – which makes the T1 the most elaborate of our Bus conversions. All components are delivered pre-assembled.
What range is possible?
With the approx. 55 kWh pack (PURE) up to 200 km, with the 82 kWh pack (VOYAGER) up to 350 km. The T1 is not aerodynamically optimal, but thanks to its low weight it uses less than expected.
How much does the conversion change my vehicle?
No extensive cuts, no permanent changes to the body.
What does the T1 electric conversion cost?
The kit starts at 29,990 €. Installed turnkey, the conversion costs 34,990–69,990 € depending on the stage (kit price plus 5,000 € installation, without base vehicle). Given the increase in value of T1 Bullis in recent years, an electric conversion is also an investment in the vehicle future viability.
Familiar T1 charm. State-of-the-art technology.
If you are a business looking to offer electric conversions for the T1, we look forward to hearing from you. Contact. Comprehensive training and technical support are of course included.
For T1 owners and enthusiasts, we offer a European network of certified installation partners ready to make your vision of an electric T1 a reality. Experience what happens when a T1 goes electric. Enjoy a driving experience full of torque and power that exceeds your expectations. The typical character of the T1 is fully retained – including the original driving feel and the balanced weight distribution – complemented by spontaneous, direct acceleration in all driving situations.
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