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hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car

replace the modules and a new car appears in no time

 

much like the transformers, the XBUS can be converted into the vehicle of your choice in no time! the maker, electricbrands, believes in simple and individual mobility and they have come to prove it with the all-in-one electric car. for private use, business or a weekend camping trip with friends, XBUS is out in two chassis variants and an X number of styles. the camper and pickup look, as well as the bus, box structure and cabrio version can satisfy anyone’s needs. hop on! 

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
XBUS can be converted into the vehicle of your choice in no time without the use of any special tools (pickup bus version)

all images courtesy of electricbrands

 

 

an all-electric, sustainably modular experience

 

made in germany, XBUS by electribrands is so much more than just a car. each different transformation of the vehicle varies in features that make it ideal for all kinds of trips. base is the standard for all other modules, while pickup offers an open loading area at the back perfect for heavy objects. tipper is similar, but the loading area can also be tilted. pickup bus on the other hand also has the driver’s cab and a rear one. for longer trips, camper offers a sleeping option with a space-saving kitchen available with a sink, a refrigerator and a TV socket. for the hair-blowing moments, cabrio gives the open roof, convertible function. the largest one is box with an expected load volume of over 6,000m3. for picking up friends and luggage try bus and for all-round trips get on the transporter. 

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
who needs a new vehicle for every different occasion? (base version)

 

 

XBUS is 98% recyclable!

 

with up to 6m2 solar modules mounted on the roof, XBUS can generate up to 10kWh of additional electricity. moreover, with this self-charging method, external charging becomes unnecessary for most mobility requirements. regarding performance, the vehicle’s removable battery packs are integrated either in the back or in the middle, depending always on the chosen structure. with exchangeable battery modules, it is even possible to restore the product’s range very quickly. autonomous stations for battery replacements are also foreseen. 

 

‘XBUS is one of the most environmentally friendly four-wheeled electrical vehicles in the world. it is not just 98% recyclable but it can also create its own energy with solar modules on the roof,’ says martin henne, CEO at electricbrands.

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
the four efficient wheel motors can feed back the breaking energy into the batteries

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
XBUS doesn’t require a charging station, just a simple swap of the batteries

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
XBUS has up to 24 removable lithium battery packs of 1.25 kWh

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
the product features a four-wheel drive and solar roof, sound system, recuperation and much more

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with the solar modules on the roof the range can extend by up to 200km

hit the road like a transformer with XBUS - the fully electric, modular car
inside the fully electric vehicle

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cabrio (left) and bus (right) versions of XBUS

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