VW T5 & T6 Electric Conversion Kit
With the T5/T6 Electric Conversion Kit from ESDI EV, you turn your van into a fully-fledged electric vehicle – without losing the character of your vehicle. The kit combines a powerful electric drivetrain with a generous high-voltage battery (up to 82 kWh) and integrates into the existing vehicle structure.
ESDI EV T5/T6 Electric Conversion Kit
Our T5/T6 electric conversion kit combines a powerful electric drivetrain with a generous high-voltage battery (up to 82 kWh) and integrates into the existing vehicle structure. Based on our TÜV-compliant concept, you receive all components needed for a safe and professional conversion – including documentation and support.
Process – how your T5/T6 goes electric
Installation at ESDI or a partner workshop – The pre-assembled system is installed, connected and commissioned.
TÜV inspection & handover – With our documentation, the technical inspection is no problem, then you take over your electric T5/T6.
T5 / T6 ELECTRIC
- 300 HP Tesla Model 3 DU
- 82 kWh MEB Battery
- up to 450 km WLTP
- One-Pedal-Drive
- Electric Throttle
- Direktantrieb
- Typ 2 CCS-Anschluss
- Digitaler Gangwähler
- Plug-and-Play HV System
- Plug-and-Play LV System
- Electric Heating
- DC-Schnellladen bis 120 kW
- 10 kW AC charging
- Bidirektional 230V
- Improved Weight Distribution
- No Body Modifications Required
EVERYDAY RANGE
With the battery of up to 82 kWh, realistic ranges are achievable that make the T5/T6 usable for everyday commuting and long-distance trips – ideal for commuters, tradespeople or holidays.
POWERFUL ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN
The kit is equipped with a powerful yet highly efficient drive unit from the Tesla Model 3. Instant torque, effortless cruising and confident overtaking – no turbo lag and no gear shifts.
BUS STAYS BUS
The T5/T6 retains its strengths: space, comfort and driving feel. The kit uses existing structures instead of rebuilding the vehicle completely – preserving its usability and everything you love about your Bulli.
→ Space comparison: T5/T6 vs. ID. Buzz | → Elektro-Camping im VW Bus
Competitive comparison
How does the ESDI T5/T6 hold up against the VW alternatives?
Same MEB battery as the ID. Buzz Pro — but cheaper, more spacious and camping-ready.
49.990 €
ESDI T5/T6 complete
82 kWh
MEB battery (gross)
632 €/kWh
Bester Preis pro kWh
| Kennwert | ESDI T5/T6 | ID. Buzz Freestyle | ID. Buzz Pro | VW e-Transporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 49.990 € | 49.998 € | 61.077 € | from €59,369 |
| Battery (gross) | 82 kWh | ~62 kWh | 82 kWh | ~83 kWh |
| Battery (net) | ~79 kWh | 59 kWh | 79 kWh | 70 kWh |
| Power | up to 250 kW | 125 kW | 210 kW | 100–210 kW |
| WLTP range | ~465 km* | 332 km | 459 km | up to 374 km |
| € per kWh | 632 € | 847 € | 773 € | 848 € |
| Laderaumhöhe | 1.410 mm | 1.180 mm | 1.180 mm | 1.410 mm |
| Camping fit-out | California-compatible | Not available | Not available | Limited |
| Seat rails | Ja | Nein | Nein | Ja |
| Towing capacity (braked) | bis 2.500 kg | 1.200 kg | 1.200 kg | up to 2,000 kg |
*Physics-based calculation, calibrated against official VW WLTP data. Not WLTP-certified. All prices incl. VAT, as of 03/2026.
29.990 €
Nur Umbaukosten (Kit)
82 kWh
MEB battery (gross)
~20.000 €
Ersparnis vs. Neukauf
| Kostenvergleich | ESDI conversion (eigener T5/T6) | ID. Buzz Freestyle (Neukauf) | ID. Buzz Pro (Neukauf) | VW e-Transporter (Neukauf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase / conversion | 29.990 € | 49.998 € | 61.077 € | from €59,369 |
| Fahrzeugkosten | bereits vorhanden | im Preis enthalten | im Preis enthalten | im Preis enthalten |
| Stromkosten / 100 km* | ~6,50 € | ~7,20 € | ~6,80 € | ~7,00 € |
| Wartung / Jahr** | ~300 € | ~400 € | ~400 € | ~450 € |
| Versicherung / Jahr | ~600 € | ~900 € | ~1.000 € | ~950 € |
| Gesamtkosten 5 Jahre*** | ~39.400 € | ~62.500 € | ~74.000 € | ~72.400 € |
| Ersparnis vs. Neukauf | — | ~23.100 € | ~34.600 € | ~33.000 € |
| Towing capacity (braked) | bis 2.500 kg | 1.200 kg | 1.200 kg | up to 2,000 kg |
*Based on 0.35 €/kWh home electricity, 15,000 km/year. **Electric drive without oil changes, exhaust etc. ***Purchase + running costs over 5 years at 15,000 km/year. All values estimated, as of 03/2026.
Same battery, lower price: 82 kWh MEB battery like the ID. Buzz Pro — 20 kWh more than the Freestyle for the same price.
Five reasons for the ESDI electric Bulli
Same battery, lower price
82 kWh gross — identical to the ID. Buzz Pro. From 49,990 € instead of 61,077 €.
More space, more versatility
1,410 mm interior height, real seat rails, up to 9.3 m³ of load volume.
Camping-ready ab Tag 1
Pop-up roof, kitchen modules, bed solutions — all from stock for the T5/T6.
Lighter than the ID. Buzz
2,285 kg vs. 2,400 kg. Less weight = more range per kWh.
Up to 250 kW of power
Tesla Model 3 motor — proven millions of times. Twice as much as the Freestyle.
FOR T5/T6 WITH FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
Approved Models:
- ✓ T5 Multivan – Frontantrieb, Baujahre ca. 2003–2015
- ✓ T6 Multivan – Frontantrieb, Baujahre ca. 2015–2019
- ✓ T5/T6 Caravelle – Frontantrieb
- ✓ T5/T6 Transporter / Kombi / Shuttle – front-wheel drive, bus/kombi version
- ✓ T5/T6 California – Frontantrieb, Serienboden
Aktuell ausgeschlossen:
Vehicles with special frames/motorhome bodies · Heavy conversions with altered floor structure
All-wheel drive/4MOTION: now available for the T5/T6 as a 4×4 dual-motor kit — waiting list with price indication in the Konfigurator.
Guide
Everything about the T5/T6 electric conversion
CONVERSION PARTNERS ACROSS EUROPE
Familiar Bulli charm. State-of-the-art technology.
If you are a business looking to offer electric conversions for the T5/T6, we look forward to hearing from you. Contact. Comprehensive training and technical support are of course included.
For Bulli owners and enthusiasts, we offer a European network of certified installation partners ready to make your vision of an electric Bulli a reality. Experience what happens when a Bulli goes electric. Enjoy a driving experience full of torque and power that exceeds your expectations. The typical character of the Bulli 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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