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 1970s. 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:
- 150 PS statt 50 PS – Triple the power with instant torque
- Up to 280 km range – Enough for the weekend trip
- CCS-Schnellladen – 20–80% in 35 Minuten
- Leiser als je zuvor – The boxer noise gives way to relaxed gliding
- Keine Ölwechsel, kein Ventileinstellen – 80% less maintenance
What does the VW T2 electric conversion cost?
| Paket | Power | Battery | Range | Kit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 136 PS | ca. 55 kWh | ~200 km | 29.990 € |
| Performance | 300 PS | 65 kWh | ~350 km | 54.990 € |
Complete conversion incl. installation: 40,000–55,000 €. 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
Tesla LDU-Motor (150 PS/300 Nm), ca. 55 kWh MEB-Module (PURE) oder 65 kWh (VOYAGER), CCS-Ladebuchse (Typ 2), 10 kW On-Board-Charger, vollständiger HV- und NV-Kabelbaum, BMS, Kühlsystem, digitales Display und TÜV-Dokumentation. Alles vormontiert als Plug-and-Play.
Installation: 3–5 working days
The installation follows the same proven process as with all ESDI EV kits: motor out, adapter in, mount the battery, wire, test, TÜV. When installed in our workshop or at a B2B partner, the T2 is ready to drive within a week.
TÜV, H registration & approval
Vollständige TÜV-Dokumentation inklusive. 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).
Is the conversion reversible?
Yes, 100%. No body cuts, no permanent changes.
What does the kit weigh?
Approx. 200–250 kg depending on the battery. Additional weight compared to the original: approx. 100–130 kg.
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