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E-scooters and Budd-e campers disappoint in practicality

01.05.2026 18:06 1 min 2 sources
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E-scooters and Budd-e campers disappoint in practicality
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E-scooters weighing about 16 kg, suitable only for short trips on asphalt, are inconvenient for carrying cargo and riding on rough terrain. In practice, bicycles or e-bikes prove more versatile.

Volkswagen introduced the Budd-e electric camper concept with a 300-mile range and all-wheel drive. However, the model is not a successor to the classic Microbus and Vanagon, and its focus on 'Internet of Things' disappointed fans of traditional campers.

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