{"id":7201,"date":"2026-03-27T13:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/?page_id=7201"},"modified":"2026-07-04T14:34:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T12:34:21","slug":"herbie-recharged","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/herbie-recharged\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbie Recharged"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7201\" class=\"elementor elementor-7201\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1884e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1884e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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100%),url(https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/herbie-vergleich1.jpg) center\/cover no-repeat\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/\">Projects<\/a><span>\u2192<\/span>Herbie Recharged<\/div><div class=\"esdi-detail-badge\">Featured Project \u00b7 2025<\/div><h1>VW Beetle electric conversion:<br>600+ hp and 3.1 seconds<\/h1><p class=\"esdi-detail-subtitle\">ESDI developed the complete drive system of this cult classic \u2013 from the motor to the electronics. A training project that went viral worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"esdi-quick-stats\"><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat\"><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-value\">600+<\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-label\">hp power<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat\"><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-value\">3,1s<\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-label\">0\u2013100 km\/h<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat\"><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-value\">50<\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-label\">kWh battery<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat\"><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-value\">1.300<\/div><div class=\"esdi-quick-stat-label\">kg weight<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Bildergalerie -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">Gallery<\/div><h2>The vehicle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"esdi-gallery-grid\"><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item wide\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240907_jb_01019-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Gesamtansicht\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240907_jb_00465-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Seitenansicht\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240907_jb_00580-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Detail\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240907_jb_00351-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Front\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/37.jpeg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Technik\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"esdi-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/8sgs8jfyp86.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/240907_jb_00613-kopie.jpg\" alt=\"Herbie Recharged Event\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div><p style=\"font-family:Space Grotesk,sans-serif;font-size:10px;color:#444;margin-top:8px;letter-spacing:1px\">FOTOS: HERBIE-RECHARGED.COM \/ ANDRITZ METALS GERMANY<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Das Projekt -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">01 \u2014 The project<\/div><h2>From legend to future<\/h2><p class=\"esdi-detail-text\">The 1964 VW Beetle is a legend. HERBIE RECHARGED shows what this classic can achieve with contemporary drive technology. ANDRITZ Metals Germany in Hemer electrified the car over twelve months \u2013 a training project in which more than ten apprentices took part.<\/p><p class=\"esdi-detail-text\">The result exceeds every expectation: a Tesla motor delivers over 600 hp, 17 Porsche Taycan modules form the 50 kWh battery. 3.1 seconds to 100 km\/h \u2013 at only 80% power. Weight controlled at 1,300 kg with a precise 60\/40 distribution. Only the original body remained \u2013 everything else is new.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- ESDI-Beitrag -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">02 \u2014 ESDI-Beitrag<\/div><h2>Komplette Elektrifizierung<\/h2><div class=\"esdi-contribution\"><p>ESDI took over the complete electrification \u2013 motor, battery management system, control units, wiring. Every step thought through, every value documented. Everything else comes from specialists: BMW chassis, functional rear, aluminum frame from South Africa, Audi underbody from the 4.2 V8 biturbo, ventilation based on Porsche GT3 RS logic. Two power modes: 200 hp for the road, 600+ hp for the track.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Timeline -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">03 \u2014 Milestones<\/div><h2>Project timeline<\/h2>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">2024<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">Project start at ANDRITZ<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">Training project with over 10 apprentices starts in Hemer. Goal: to bring a 1964 Beetle electrically to life.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">Fr\u00fch 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">ESDI \u00fcbernimmt Elektrifizierung<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">Motor, BMS, control units and complete wiring \u2013 ESDI delivers the technical heart.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">Mai 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">Erste Testfahrt: 3,1 Sekunden<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">Speed Trackway Meppen: 3.1 seconds to 100 km\/h \u2013 at only 80% power. The measured values blow every expectation apart.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">Juni 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">PACE Museum, Bilster Berg &amp; THE AREA<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">The Beetle shows itself in public for the first time \u2013 and thrills press and audience.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">Sep 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">Airmighty Show Enschede<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">International appearance at Europe biggest VW aircooled fair in the Netherlands.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-timeline-item\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-date\">Nov 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-content\"><div class=\"esdi-timeline-title\">Essen Motor Show 2025<\/div><div class=\"esdi-timeline-desc\">Highlight of the tuningXperience in Hall 5 \u2013 in front of over 300,000 visitors.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Social Proof -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">04 \u2014 Impact<\/div><h2>Viraler Durchbruch<\/h2>\n<div class=\"esdi-social-proof\"><div class=\"esdi-proof-item\"><div class=\"esdi-proof-value\">1,5M+<\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-label\">YouTube Views<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-item\"><div class=\"esdi-proof-value\">10+<\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-label\">Presseartikel<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-item\"><div class=\"esdi-proof-value\">6<\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-label\">Events &amp; Shows<\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-item\"><div class=\"esdi-proof-value\">4<\/div><div class=\"esdi-proof-label\">L\u00e4nder<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-impact-box\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"><p>HERBIE RECHARGED was a viral hit \u2013 over 1.5 million views across JP Performance, Halle 77, Speed Engineering and ESDI. Coverage in Motor1, CarScoops, Autoblog, HotCars, InsideEVs and numerous German media. Essen Motor Show, PACE Museum, Bilster Berg, THE AREA, Airmighty Show \u2013 the Beetle was everywhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Presse -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">05 \u2014 In the press<\/div><h2>Internationale Berichterstattung<\/h2>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-grid\"><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Motor1.com<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/781662\/vw-beetle-restomod-600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">This Unassuming VW Beetle Packs 600 Horsepower<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">CarScoops<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/12\/this-innocent-bug-hits-60-faster-than-a-porsche-911-gt3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">This Innocent Bug Hits 60 Faster Than A Porsche 911 GT3<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Autoblog<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/this-600-hp-classic-vw-beetle-hides-a-porsche-taycan-secret\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">This 600-HP Classic VW Beetle Hides a Porsche Taycan Secret<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">HotCars<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/electric-classic-cars-600-hp-vw-bug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Electric Classic Cars\u2019 Teslafied 600 HP VW Bug<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">T-Online<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/essen.t-online.de\/region\/essen\/id_100980718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">VW Beetle with 612 hp: highlights of the Essen Motor Show<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Radio MK<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiomk.de\/artikel\/hemer-vw-kaefer-mit-600-elektro-ps-2505530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Hemer: VW Beetle with 600 electric hp<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/herbie-recharged.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"esdi-ext-link\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">language<\/span>herbie-recharged.com<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/herbie_recharged\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"esdi-ext-link\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">photo_camera<\/span>@herbie_recharged<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Partner -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">06 \u2014 Partners<\/div><h2>Involved in the project<\/h2>\n<div class=\"esdi-partners\"><div class=\"esdi-partner\">ANDRITZ Metals Germany \u00b7 Bauherr<\/div><div class=\"esdi-partner\">ESDI EV Technologies \u00b7 Elektrifizierung<\/div><div class=\"esdi-partner\">BMW \u00b7 Fahrwerk<\/div><div class=\"esdi-partner\">Tesla \u00b7 Antriebseinheit<\/div><div class=\"esdi-partner\">Porsche \u00b7 Batteriemodule<\/div><div class=\"esdi-partner\">Audi \u00b7 Unterboden<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Technische Daten -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">07 \u2014 Technische Daten<\/div><h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<table class=\"esdi-specs-table\"><tr><td>Motor<\/td><td>Tesla Large Drive Unit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power<\/td><td>600+ PS (200 PS Stra\u00dfenmodus)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery<\/td><td>17\u00d7 Porsche Taycan Module, 50 kWh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0\u2013100 km\/h<\/td><td>3.1 seconds (at 80% power)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Range<\/td><td>~250 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>1.300 kg (60\/40 Verteilung)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fahrwerk<\/td><td>BMW-Komponenten<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unterboden<\/td><td>Audi 4.2 V8 Biturbo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooling<\/td><td>Nach Porsche GT3 RS Logik<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basis<\/td><td>VW Beetle, built 1964<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bauzeit<\/td><td>12 Monate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bauherr<\/td><td>ANDRITZ Metals Germany, Hemer<\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- CTA -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-cta\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><h3>Your classic. Our technology.<\/h3><p>Ready to electrify your project?<\/p><a href=\"\/en\/kontakt\/\" class=\"esdi-cta-btn\">Start project<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- Navigation -->\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-nav\"><a href=\"\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/\" class=\"esdi-nav-link\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">arrow_back<\/span>Project overview<\/a><div class=\"esdi-nav-center\"><a href=\"\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/\">Alle Projekte<\/a><\/div><a href=\"\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/volto-850\/\" class=\"esdi-nav-link\">Volto 850<span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">arrow_forward<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"Herbie Recharged \u2013 Elektro K\u00e4fer mit 600+ PS\",\"description\":\"ESDI hat das komplette Antriebssystem dieses VW K\u00e4fers von 1964 entwickelt. 600+ PS, 3,1 Sekunden auf 100, 50 kWh Batterie.\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"ESDI EV Technologies\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"ESDI EV Technologies\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\"},\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/elektroumbau-projekte\/herbie-recharged\/\"}<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">08 \u2014 Tuning World Bodensee 2026<\/div><h2>Sixth place at the European Tuning Showdown<\/h2><p>In May 2026, Herbie competed in Friedrichshafen as the only fully electric conversion in the European Tuning Showdown \u2013 the European final of hand-picked top vehicles. Against resto-mods and widebody builds from all over Europe, the Beetle took sixth place. The proof: electrification stands on equal footing in the tuning scene.<\/p><div class=\"esdi-press-grid\"><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Schw\u00e4bische Zeitung<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwaebische.de\/regional\/bodensee\/friedrichshafen\/driften-ets-fast-female-das-erwartet-besucher-bei-der-tuning-world-4573718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Drifting, ETS and Fast Female: this is what visitors can expect at the Tuning World<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Tuning World Bodensee<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuningworldbodensee.de\/besuchen\/news\/exklusiver-blick-hinter-die-kulissen-der-tuning-world-bodensee-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Exclusive look behind the scenes of the Tuning World Bodensee 2026<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Motor-Freizeit-Trends<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor-freizeit-trends.at\/exklusiver-blick-hinter-die-kulissen-der-tuning-world-bodensee-2026\/101924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Exclusive look behind the scenes of the Tuning World Bodensee 2026<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><p style=\"margin-top:26px;padding:20px 24px;border-left:3px solid #6bb6ff;background:rgba(107,182,255,.06);font-style:italic\">\"\u2026an apprentice project around project leader Jan Br\u00fcggemann, which enters the race with a fully electric VW Beetle from 1964 with more than 500 hp.\"<br><span style=\"font-style:normal;font-size:13px;opacity:.7\">\u2014 Tuning World Bodensee, Pressemitteilung 13. Mai 2026<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"esdi-detail-section\"><div class=\"esdi-detail-container\"><div class=\"esdi-section-label\">09 \u2014 Videos &amp; Mediathek<\/div><h2>\u00dcber 1,5 Mio. Views<\/h2><div class=\"esdi-press-grid\"><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">herbie-recharged.com<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/herbie-recharged.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Official project page \u2014 all videos &amp; press<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">JP Performance \u00b7 517k<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L8IDuNXDRMo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Over 450 hp in the Beetle! We drive an electric Beetle!<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">JP Performance \u00b7 775k<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tg7D4oyZRjE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">WHEELIES in the BEETLE with T\u00dcV?! + apprentice project Electric Beetle<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">@reifenscheune \u00b7 Mai 2026<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DY1ib54ttRd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">Tuning World Bodensee \u2014 interview with Jan (ETS)<\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"esdi-press-card\"><div class=\"esdi-press-source\">Halle 77 Dortmund<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL2OV2dsmfz850SwkHjem1jNJj8lu5OdJF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"esdi-press-title\">JP Performance \/ Halle 77 \u2014 Playlist<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You might also like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/elektroumbau-projekte\/\">Alle Projekte<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/elektroumbaukit\/\">Conversion Kits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/elektroauto-umbau-ratgeber\/\">Electric Conversion Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/kontakt\/\">Kontakt aufnehmen<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Projekte\u2192Herbie RechargedFeatured Project \u00b7 2025 VW K\u00e4fer Elektroumbau:600+ PS und 3,1 Sekunden ESDI hat das komplette Antriebssystem dieses Kultklassikers entwickelt&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8249,"parent":177,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7201","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7201"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8269,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7201\/revisions\/8269"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esdi-ev.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}