Volkswagen is considering an all-electric Beetle with four doors. The information is based on recent comments from VW head Herbert Diess and the brand’s design boss Klaus Bischoff, both hinting that a Beetle EV could happen, but not before the launch of a couple of other more important electric vehicles from Volkswagen.
This new 4-door Electric Beetle would be based on the smart MEB platform for electric vehicles. This architecture would bring packaging advantages, which will allow Volkswagen to retain the iconic shape of the Beetle but combine it with much more interior space, 4 doors and added comfort. Another benefit of the MEB underpinnings could be the return of the Beetle’s RWD layout.
