Electrifying Volkswagen's Vintage Van: The Hybrid California Camper Concept
Volkswagen has teased its new plug-in-hybrid California concept camper, with a grand reveal set for August 25 at the Caravan Salon show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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The California concept is rooted in the long variant of the Multivan, a popular choice among camper enthusiasts.
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Carsten Intra, the CEO of VW Commercial Vehicles, emphasized in March the intention to enhance the camping experience with digital services for the "Cali Community" and an array of post-purchase services.
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VW has ambitions of creating a California variant of their electric vehicle, the ID. Buzz, targeting a release in 2025.
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U.S. enthusiasts can anticipate the ID. Buzz's debut in 2024, featuring a longer wheelbase compared to the European model.
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Marking 35 years since the original California’s debut, VW's California concept reflects the evolution of the iconic campervan nameplate.
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The production variant of the California concept will commence its manufacturing at the VW Commercial Vehicles plant in Hanover in 2024.
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The ID. Buzz's electric counterpart, the California, is expected to follow later in the decade, further amplifying VW’s commitment to electric mobility.
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