ABT introduced its
new e-Transporter at the IAA Hannover commercial vehicle show last fall and now
the company is following up with a modified variant. Set to debut at the Geneva
Motor Show, this particular e-Transporter has been equipped with an aerodynamic
body kit which includes a sportier front bumper, extended side skirts and a
large rear wing. The model also has a unique rear bumper with tailpipe covers
as the e-Transporter is an electric vehicle.
Additional styling
changes are limited, but the van rides on 20-inch gloss black wheels that are
wrapped in Continental tires. The model has also been equipped with a custom
wrap which draws inspiration from the RS6-E prototype which produced 1,004 hp.
While the RS6-E was
immensely powerful, the e-Transporter is not. Instead, it features a 37.3 kWh
battery which powers an electric motor that develops 109 hp and 200 Nm of torque. The e-Transporter
isn’t fast, but it can travel approximately 208 km on a single
charge. The company also has plans for a long-range variant with a larger 74.6
kWh battery pack. This will double the van’s estimated range to approximately 400 km.
The first
deliveries of the e-Transporter are slated to begin in the third quarter and it
will be joined by a smaller e-Caddy. The powertrain carries over, but it will
only be available with the 37.3 kWh battery pack. Despite this, the model has
an increased range of 220 km thanks to its lower weight.
