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Volkswagen considers a rechargeable camper van

19.04.2026 17:01 1 min 1 source
iltalehti.fi FIN
Volkswagen considers a rechargeable camper van
Original source: iltalehti.fi

Volkswagen, one of the few van brands that builds its own motorhomes, has unveiled a version based on the Multivan. The California Concept could become the brand's first rechargeable camper van, targeting the plug-in hybrid or electric segment.

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Volkswagen considers a rechargeable camper van

19.04.2026 iltalehti.fi FIN Original source

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