Electric cars are no longer bound by engines and gearboxes, and the shape has begun to become "arbitrary". Instead of taking the trouble to redesign the look, it may also be a good idea for electric cars to go "retro style"! Now, reviving classic models has gone from idea to reality.
Jianghujun also brought you several representative models of "retro body, electric heart".
01. Volkswagen iD.Buzz
What are the models that best represent the Volkswagen brand? The Beetle, the Golf, and of course the T1. The history of the T1 dates back to 1950, and to this day many fashionistas still use the T1 as a fashion item, you can call it a van, but don't forget that it was also a traveler.
The exciting news is that Volkswagen has revived this old car on the MEB pure electric platform, paying tribute to the classic appearance of T1 while there is no sense of contradiction with modern technology, interpreting the coexistence of retro and trend.
The interior continues the design style of the current iD family, and the vivid tones make iD.Buzz very unique. In terms of size iD.Buzz length, width and height are 4712/1985/1937mm, and the wheelbase is 2988mm, which is the standard household MPV size. In addition, iD.Buzz will also launch a cargo closed van version.
In terms of power, the iD.Buzz is equipped with a battery pack with a total capacity of 82 kWh, rear-wheel drive, a maximum power of 150 kW, a peak torque of 310 N·m, and a maximum speed of 145 km/h. iD.Buzz will be officially listed in Europe this autumn, and Volkswagen has not yet officially announced the price of the iD.Buzz, interested friends can guess the price.
02、Microlino
When it comes to Micro, it is estimated that few people know this brand from Switzerland, but the Microrolino developed by the company is reminiscent of the classic BMW Isetta.
This small point that interprets "stupid cuteness" to the extreme is difficult for people to associate it with today's fierce BMW models, but BMW did so back then.
Microlino borrows from BMW Isetta's design, and its small size is its biggest advantage, and a standard parking space can park three Microrolinos at the same time. Priced at about $14,500, Microlino has received more than 24,000 orders so far.
03, GMC Hummer EV
As the representative of the "American oil tiger", Hummer finally returned as an electric vehicle after many years of suspension of production under the unremitting efforts of the General Motors Group, which is also a very dramatic scene in the history of automobiles.
From the resurrection of the Hummer EV can still see the shadow of the Hummer H2 of that year, the powerful aura does not diminish that year, the shape is very hard, and the new shape given by the sense of technology seems to swear the comeback of the Hummer brand.
The interior is partially lined with a large number of flat lines, and the black and white tones seem to be an alien research vehicle in a science fiction movie. In terms of power, the GMC Hummer EV is equipped with the electric drive technology of the UItium platform, the three-motor version has a maximum horsepower of 1000 hp, the peak torque can reach 15592 Nm, and it takes only 3 seconds to drive this behemoth with zero to 100 km/h acceleration.
The GMC Hummer EVEdition 1 model, unveiled at last year's 4th China International Import Expo, sold for 112595 US dollars in the United States, or about 720,000 yuan.
04, Eulabunk cat
Punk cat is the first retro style model released by the Euler brand, and unlike the above resurrected models, the "alternative" punk cat seems to have revived the ancient of other people's homes. The shape of the Volkswagen Beetle has attracted a lot of controversy, but it is undeniable that Euler has proved the feasibility of retro electric vehicles and huge market potential with practice.
Although Volkswagen has released news about the "genuine" electric Beetle, the Eulabunk Cat is still the closest production retro car to us.
In terms of appearance, the Eulabunk cat spares no effort to show its retro style, including chrome wheel covers and door handle style, all borrowed from decades ago. Interior technology and luxury blend, color and material is very textured.
Electrification has given classic models the opportunity to be reborn, and as the skateboard chassis concept continues to heat up, it is believed that in the near future, it will be possible to customize the exclusive appearance of the car with personal preferences.
Which classic old car would you most like to return in electric form? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments section.