RE: VW e-Beetle on the way to Frankfurt
Discussion
arkenphel said:
So let me get this right. 
93mph max speed.
1 hour to charge 93 mile range.
Assuming it can do 93miles with 1 hours charge, my trip from newcastle to Edinburgh of 110 miles will take me 3 hours as opposed to my usual under 2 in my normal car.
Nah, the tech isnt there yet for me. I'll get an electric car then the charging times are similar to filling a fossil powered car, I think, no matter how iconic the shell.
Because of course that's exactly the sort of trip someone would buy a 60s Beetle convertible for otherwise? 93mph max speed.
1 hour to charge 93 mile range.
Assuming it can do 93miles with 1 hours charge, my trip from newcastle to Edinburgh of 110 miles will take me 3 hours as opposed to my usual under 2 in my normal car.
Nah, the tech isnt there yet for me. I'll get an electric car then the charging times are similar to filling a fossil powered car, I think, no matter how iconic the shell.
There's plenty of EVs which will do that trip and back again without recharging, and if you can charge them at home they'll do it for about £1.50 each way. If you can't charge at home, I doubt you'd be considering a convertible Beetle anyway.
Edited by kambites on Friday 6th September 08:14
I like everything, except for the side skirts under the running boards.
I have a couple of old VW's, a 1958 stock Beetle, and a 1973 running a 1641cc with big twin Webers. I always feel guilty taking that one into city centres as it stinks of petrol
Plus with ULEZ etc coming in, it won't be long before we're not allowed to.
This is just ideal... Looks fun, wind in the hair classic motoring, with no emissions. Plus, how often do we do 90+ miles in the classics in one hit...
I have a couple of old VW's, a 1958 stock Beetle, and a 1973 running a 1641cc with big twin Webers. I always feel guilty taking that one into city centres as it stinks of petrol
Plus with ULEZ etc coming in, it won't be long before we're not allowed to.This is just ideal... Looks fun, wind in the hair classic motoring, with no emissions. Plus, how often do we do 90+ miles in the classics in one hit...
AMGSee55 said:
Quite - it may have twice the power of the original, but that’s certainly not reflected in the power to weight ratio!
Ref an earlier comment, confess I do see some merit in an electric DS. A car which on one hand was incredibly futuristic and innovative, but powered (in its earlier form) by a very outdated engine.
I shall now await to be hung, drawn and quartered by Citroen purists!
While the engine in the DS is probably the least interesting bit, (was suppised to be an air cooled flat six wasn't it?) it did power the hydraulic pump. I'm thinking that an electric version would need a separate small motor to power the hydraulics, wonder if that would affect the range unduly.Ref an earlier comment, confess I do see some merit in an electric DS. A car which on one hand was incredibly futuristic and innovative, but powered (in its earlier form) by a very outdated engine.
I shall now await to be hung, drawn and quartered by Citroen purists!
AMGSee55 said:
Quite - it may have twice the power of the original, but that’s certainly not reflected in the power to weight ratio!
Ref an earlier comment, confess I do see some merit in an electric DS. A car which on one hand was incredibly futuristic and innovative, but powered (in its earlier form) by a very outdated engine.
I shall now await to be hung, drawn and quartered by Citroen purists!
They already exist.Ref an earlier comment, confess I do see some merit in an electric DS. A car which on one hand was incredibly futuristic and innovative, but powered (in its earlier form) by a very outdated engine.
I shall now await to be hung, drawn and quartered by Citroen purists!
The DS electric conversions use the C5 hydra pump as it is electric.
My main beef with the electric conversions of classic cars is the safety of having 400kg of metal in places it was never intended. This isnt an issue for a car you are mouching down to the village cafe/restaurant in a Fiat 500, Beetle or Mini downtown in traffic
But having a 911 or 308 going thru a hedge with the frunk, back seat full of batteries it will fold up like a coke can.
My main beef with the electric conversions of classic cars is the safety of having 400kg of metal in places it was never intended. This isnt an issue for a car you are mouching down to the village cafe/restaurant in a Fiat 500, Beetle or Mini downtown in traffic
But having a 911 or 308 going thru a hedge with the frunk, back seat full of batteries it will fold up like a coke can.
kambites said:
Because of course that's exactly the sort of trip someone would buy a 60s Beetle convertible for otherwise?
When I had my Beetle i used to take it to Santa Pod (over 100 miles from my house) as well as shows in Belgium and Germany. Mind you i did have have to stop several times for petrol, 48 IDA Webers aren't the best for mpg Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff