Volkswagen brings hybrid technology to the campsite

We’re well into May now so it’s probably time you gave some thought to those summer plans. Obviously, weather is an all-important factor that’s beyond prediction this far in advance, but if you haven’t got plans for the summer, we could have the perfect lease vehicle for you. A camper is a practical, comfortable, and spacious choice for everyday use, it offers endless possibilities for holiday exploration, and you can now specify one with added electricity in the shape of the brand-new Volkswagen California eHybrid 4Motion.

Continuing the Volkswagen campervan legacy as the iconic vehicle enters the electric era for the first time, the new California eHybrid 4Motion is the first plug-in hybrid variant of VW’s legendary camper.

The new VW California eHybrid is the ideal companion for every adventure.

Available in a choice of highly-specified trim levels – Beach Camper, Coast and Ocean – the new eHybrid California benefits from the same practical flexibility as the petrol and diesel variants. Two sliding doors as standard ensure comfortable and easy entry and exit, creating a three-zone concept for campsites, while enabling greater versatility for outdoor eating with the redesigned kitchen and external folding table.

At the same time it’s easy to drive, straightforward to park, economical, well-equipped, and perfectly suitable for daily use as well as those longer holiday journeys.

Generating a combined output of 245bhp, its powerful and efficient powertrain combines an electric motor with Volkswagen’s high-tech 1.5 TSI petrol engine, for flexibility, reliability, and efficiency. For everyday adventuring, the 19.7kWh lithium-ion battery delivers an impressive range of around 54 miles of pure electric travel. For those of you with motorbikes/boats/jet skis, it can also safely tow up to 1,600kg on those weekends away.

It’s generously equipped too. Even the entry-level Beach Camper trim features alloy wheels, digital cockpit, voice control, multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift, a retractable awning, a parking heater for continuous operation and a fuel-powered auxiliary heater for colder nights, and more USB charging sockets than most people have devices to charge.

So, if you haven’t sorted out your summer holiday yet, the brand-new VW California eHybrid is available to order right now. You could sort out your next California lease and book your summer holiday with one simple phone call to us: 01299 407 360.