VW's new concept delivery van: 'e-Co-Motion' to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Is this really the delivery van of the future? Imagine yourself being able to load more, thus enabling you to increase deliveries/business from the comfort and style of a zero emissions Transporter van. Well, you nearly can. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showing a transporter concept vehicle: the e-Co-Motion at the Geneva Motor Show this week. Per the latest Volkswagen press release, this compact electric drive system van, with its large cargo capacity can handle up to 800 kilograms of payload and still manoeuvre with ease.

So how is it that the e-Co-Motion makes for a great delivery van option? Volkswagen say they achieved this by clear partitioning of the vehicle body into a lower driving-relevant zone containing an under floor drive unit, battery and gearbox; and an upper superstructure that is relevant to delivery tasks. Therefore, this makes maximum use of space, creating ideal customer solutions and various body versions.  A low cargo floor height and large cargo capacity make loading easier.

‘Electric mobility – especially in light commercial vehicles – could play a crucial role in meeting the growing transport needs of the world’s megacities,’ explains Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Speaker of the Brand Board of Management. ‘Freight trains and conventional or hybrid-powered high capacity lorries would deliver goods up to the city limits. Then, at transfer stations, smaller electric delivery vans would take over. Their predictable travel routes and fixed depots would simplify battery charging and equipment maintenance.’

We will have to wait until this concept is unveiled at the Geneva Show to obtain more details, but there are only a few more days to go. I will make sure to keep this van in my sights and post any news when it's released. In the meantime, you can explore more of Volkswagen's vehicles here.