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Volkswagen e-Transporter gets power upgrades

Volkswagen e-Transporter gets power upgrades

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is optimising the range of the all-electric Transporter. There’s a larger battery with a usable capacity of 70kWh, an improved DC charging curve and an optional new 4Motion all-wheel drive.

Published 15 Jan 2026By CV Show News

The usable battery capacity of the e-Transporter is increasing from 64kWh to around 70kWh. This enables the van to achieve a range of up to 380 kilometres, which is around 13 per cent higher than before. At the same time, charging times are shorter: at a 125kW DC charging station, the high-voltage battery can now be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes – about 10 minutes less than before. This means that a short charging stop of ten minutes provides around 100 kilometres of additional range.

From the beginning of 2026, the electric Transporter will also be available with the 4Motion all-wheel drive system. It combines the rear-mounted motor with an additional electric machine on the front axle. Since the two electric drive units are not mechanically coupled, the torque can be distributed between the front and rear axles as needed.

The all-wheel drive system works with Electronic Stability Control (ESP) and traction control for the best road grip. Torque and braking force can be used in a targeted manner to reduce over- or understeering.

The system is available in three power outputs: 100kW (136PS), 160kW (218PS) and 210kW (286PS).

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