At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the BUDD-e concept vehicle generated a noticeable buzz. It’s the first Volkswagen concept to be firmly anchored in the smart world of the future – fully electric, fully connected.
92.4
The battery capacity in kilowatt hours (kWh)
330
The maximum mile range of its newly developed drive unit
235 kW/317 hp
The total system output of the all-wheel drive vehicle
111
The top track speed in mph of the all-wheel drive vehicle
80
percent of the battery can be recharged in just 30 minutes
Helping keep an eye on things
With this concept vehicle, you could see what’s happening outside your house from the vehicle’s display long before you arrive at home. Images could be transmitted to the vehicle from a camera at home, which could show who’s knocking on your front door. That can be helpful if you’re stuck in a traffic jam. Through an intercom system, the driver could even inform the guest of the delay and let them in.