You could bear in mind the collection of how the primary electrical VW camper van from eDub Companies got here to be. It was not a straightforward process, however like with all new endeavors, it takes observe to get higher. Meet Maggie, the Tesla powered Basic Camper Van of your desires, which you’ll be able to really lease, within the UK that’s.
Photograph by Equipment Lacey, eDub Companies
In a press launch, eDub providers explains the title of this construct:
“This camper van, named Maggie, began life within the US and lived there till she was imported to the UK in 2013. In truth, Maggie initially came to visit on the disgrace cargo as eDub’s unique camper: Indie. ‘After getting caught into changing Indie all these years in the past, we heard of one other equivalent camper that had shared the journey throughout the pond.’ Director Equipment tells us, ‘My mechanic couldn’t miss this chance and snapped her up.’
“She was a traditional brown and orange color initially with very worn interiors however an excellent shell. Nicknamed ‘Mark’ (as in Mark 2), she was meant for eDub however was offered to a neighborhood fanatic who meant to revive it.”
Photograph by Equipment Lacey, eDub Companies
In 2021, eDub discovered that “Mark” was nonetheless out there, a deal was made, and “Mark” turned “Maggie.” Maggie is eDub’s fifth T2 conversion and is full of the newest in traditional automobile expertise:
- Battery pack: 35 kWh (new cells, not reclaimed from salvage yards)
- Vary: 90 miles (145 km)
- Charging: 70 kW CCS Speedy charging (out there early subsequent yr with just a little improve)
- Drivetrain: Tesla unit able to 220 kW (270 BHP) derated to 60 kW (80 BHP in comparison with the T2 unique 50 BHP).
Photograph by Equipment Lacey, eDub Companies
The press launch goes on to explain the aesthetics and performance:
“Maggie is now not the Brown and Orange she as soon as was. Among the orange stays within the upholstery inside however the paint has been swapped for a beautiful gentle beige and white combo. The interiors are easy and efficient. A full width mattress folds out from the couch. A customized cupboard holds a fridge, storage, a sink and an induction hob, that means Maggie is 100% emission free! Within the entrance, there’s now not a gear stick or clutch. A small swap modifications from ahead to reverse. The throttle pedal and dials have all been changed with replicas, that look unique however carry out seamlessly with the brand new electrical drive.”
You could find out extra details about hiring Maggie at edubtrips.co.uk. If you wish to buy a conversion, eDub presents the 35 kWh conversion for round £55,000. In the event you throw in an additional £15,000, you get a a lot bigger 61 kWh battery with over 160 miles of vary.
Photograph by Equipment Lacey, eDub Companies
eDub Companies have a imaginative and prescient to put eDubs in each nationwide park as a franchise. You may learn extra about this at edubconversions.co.uk/franchise. And eDub also can assist discover a donor automobile for you. On this level, I requested Equipment Lacey how it will play out sooner or later — will there be sufficient automobiles to buy, or will eDub deal with conversion kits for classics that clients herald? Equipment responds:
“A few of our clients come to us with their very own camper vans which were of their household for many years. We love taking these well-loved beauties and giving them the following stage of their evolution. The VW T2s have been manufactured proper up till 2013 so we don’t see us operating out of them. We hope we will convert as many as potential earlier than extra find yourself rusting out. We are going to hold engaged on different classics too, we wish to hold issues attention-grabbing for our group!”
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