VW T2 Bus Elektroumbau
Costs, TÜV kit & guide for the Bulli of the 70s (2026)
The VW T2 – whether as a camper van, Kombi or flatbed – is the epitome of the feeling of freedom of the '70s. With an electric conversion it turns from a likeable but powerless veteran into a modern travel companion: powerful, quiet and emission-free. Here you will learn everything about the T2 electric conversion.
Warum den VW T2 auf Elektro umbauen?
The original T2 engine (50–70 hp boxer) is charming, but often too weak for modern traffic. Uphill it becomes a test of patience, on the motorway 100 km/h is the maximum. With an electric drive everything changes:
- Up to 136 hp (PURE) or 300 hp (VOYAGER) instead of 50 hp – Several times the power with instant torque
- Up to 300 km range – Enough for the weekend trip
- CCS fast charging on the VOYAGER – up to 70 kW, the PURE charges at 10 kW AC
- Leiser als je zuvor – The boxer noise gives way to relaxed gliding
- Keine Ölwechsel, kein Ventileinstellen – deutlich weniger Wartung
What does the VW T2 electric conversion cost?
| Paket | Power | Battery | Range | Kit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE | bis zu 100 kW (136 PS) | 48 kWh | bis zu 200 km | 29.990 € |
| VOYAGER | bis zu 220 kW (300 PS) | 65 kWh | up to 300 km | 54.990 € |
Schlüsselfertig mit Einbau bei ESDI: 34.990 € (PURE) bzw. 59.990 € (VOYAGER), ohne Basisfahrzeug. All costs in detail
Kompatible T2-Modelle
All VW T2 variants (1967–1979) are compatible: Bulli, Kombi, flatbed, double cab and Westfalia-Campingbus. With the Westfalia the complete camping equipment is retained – the motor sits in the rear, the living area is not touched.
Technische Details des T2 Kits
PURE: Tesla technology with up to 100 kW (136 hp) and 48 kWh from 17 Taycan modules; VOYAGER: Tesla Model S SDUR with up to 220 kW (300 hp), 65 kWh and CCS fast charging up to 70 kW; 10 kW on-board charger, complete HV and LV wiring harness, BMS, cooling system, digital display and TÜV documentation. Everything pre-assembled as plug-and-play.
Installation: process and schedule
The installation follows the same proven process as with all ESDI EV kits: motor out, adapter in, mount the battery, wire it up, test it, TÜV. We confirm the date and duration once we have inspected the vehicle – currently around three to four months of lead time from receipt of payment, followed by about three months for the conversion.
TÜV, H registration & approval
Die Begleitung zum TÜV ist inklusive; Gutachten und Einzelabnahme kommen als eigene Position obendrauf. E-Kennzeichen möglich. Kfz-Steuerbefreiung: nicht zu erwarten (keine ABE für Umrüstteile, § 3d KraftStG) — E-Kennzeichen und THG-Prämie: ja. H vs E registration compared
Frequently asked questions
Kann ich meinen Westfalia-Campingbus umbauen?
Yes! The electric drive sits in the rear where the original engine was. The camping equipment (kitchen, bed, cabinets) is fully retained. Bonus: the battery can serve as a power source for camping devices (bidirectional charging).
How much does the conversion change my vehicle?
No bodywork cuts, no permanent changes to the body.
What does the kit weigh?
We state the weight once we have inspected the vehicle; what gets registered is decided by the inspector.
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