The beginning of June sees the start of production of the ABT e-Transporter 6.1. As with its predecessor, ABT e-Line, an official premium partner of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, is responsible for converting the vehicle to electric drive. The Schaeffler Group is acting as a strategic co-operation partner in this process. Together with the ABT Group, they have been performing pioneering work in Formula E as part of a technological partnership since 2014. The ABT e-Transporter 6.1 delivers a maximum output of 83 kW and a maximum torque of 200 Nm. The vehicle will be available with top speed options of either 90 km\/h or 120 km\/h. The range is between 105 and 138 km depending upon specification (according to WLTP), (gross) battery capacity is 37.3 kWh and electricity consumption between 27.0 and 35.8\u00a0kWh\/100 km. The battery from the ABT e-Transporter 6.1 weighs 333 kg and is fully charged with AC from a 7.2-kW wallbox in approximately 5.5 hours. Alternatively, it can be charged to 80% capacity from a 50-kW rapid-charging station (CCS) in approximately 45\u00a0minutes. The vehicle is available to purchase or lease from selected Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealers (VWCV) or via ABT e-Line Partners. For more information, consult the international dealer locator. The Transporter will be available in Germany, France, Sweden, Poland, Spain, UK and Italy.<\/p>\n
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Because the \u201cVW bus\u201d has always been more than \u201cjust\u201d a commercial vehicle, ABT\u00a0Sportsline has an ace up its sleeve: the optional aero package. The comprehensive set from the world\u2019s largest tuner of VW and Audi vehicles includes a front skirt add-on, a front grille add-on, side skirts, rear wing and rear skirt. Furthermore, the ABT Sport GR 9.0\u00a0x\u00a020-inch alloy wheels are a feast for the eyes. Two finishes are available: matt black with diamond-machined finish or glossy black with diamond-machined rim flange.<\/p>