The Kindred EV Bus

The original road trip. Reimagined with electric power.

Interior Features

The Kindred VW Bus is thoughtfully designed for friends and family, making it just as perfect for a day at the beach or tailgating with friends as it is for handling everyday errands. Its design features include a detachable table, built-in storage cabinets, a rearview camera, a state-of-the-art sound system, wrap-around seating, a passenger swivel chair, and many other carefully considered details that make every outing more enjoyable.

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Exterior Features

Original VW buses are easy to love, but living with one up close can be a challenge—limited 46-horsepower performance, questionable braking, and quirky steering often keep them parked in the garage. The Kindred EV Bus transforms a classic 23-window bus into a vehicle designed for real-world driving, featuring a modern electric powertrain, four-wheel power disc brakes, three-point seat belts, and many other thoughtful upgrades that make it as enjoyable to drive as it is to admire.

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Meet The Kindred EV Bus

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The Kindred EV Bus is based on the 1950-1963 Volkswagen Type 2 (Bus) T1 Split Window

Kindred EV Bus uses non-23 window donor buses converted to the Deluxe 23 window version.

294HP Direct Drive Electric AC Motor (No Traditional Transmission)

74 kWh Battery for a 200 Mile Range

6.6 kW On-Board Charger w/ 120v and 240v Support

DC Fast Charging

Front Brakes -14" rotors with 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes -13" rotors with 2 piston calipers

Parking brake- electrically actuated

Independent Rear Suspension w/ Adjustable Coil Overs

Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/ Adjustable Coil Overs

Power Rack and Pinion Steering

17x7” Wheels

Sliding Ragtop

Intermittent Wipers

Safari Style Split Windshield

Euro Bumpers

Reinforced Frame

Full Undercoating

LED Lighting

Wrap Around Lounge Seating

Rotating Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Touchscreen Multimedia Center

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Custom Leather Upholstery

Sound Deadening Throughout

Backup Camera

Pass-Through Aisle

Accent LED Lighting

Adjustable and Removable Cocktail Table

Wood Cabinet w/ Glass Door

Overhead Storage and lighting

Retractable 3-Point Seat Belts

USB-C Power for charging accessories

Upgraded HVAC for improved heating and cooling

Wood rear deck with built in storage

Limited One Year Warranty

Pending Testing and Final Tuning

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Everything you love about the original bus, now electrified