[CANCELLED] XBUS camper
The Xbus brings a new take on a small camper bus/people carrier. Its main competitor is the VW ID Buzz, albeit the Xbus leads with its modular base and configurable components. It is a very promising concept that has gained over 1.5 million EUR in crowdfunding in 2021 and I’m sure will lead the way of electric camper vans in years to come.
The Xbus is not for everyone – it is being developed with environmental and economic credentials as the brands’ main priority, therefore some compromises in terms of how many people it can carry or top speed need to be made. But I am sure it will find its place in many people’s hearts. I am definitely looking forward to it! The company behind the XBUS (ElectricBrands) has hired 13 new employees in 2022 with the work on Xbus underway, albeit with possible delays because of the unprovoked attack on Ukraine by Russia. BTW, the Xbus Camper is the most sought-after variant of the Xbus (in the private sector). Campers know what’s good, especially nimble campers! 😉 That’s also the reason, why the company has decided to build the camper as their next test vehicle that they will take to shows and exhibitions to collect feedback. Real images (not mockups) to follow soon. Watch this space!
I have estimated the interior dimensions, but as the vehicle is a camper by design, it can’t be compared fairly to other MPVs. I am giving it a 4.5/5 rating for now, as it’s looking to be a great camper, but will adjust this accordingly as more information surfaces.
This car’s boot is 210 cm long ⤢, 140, 85 cm tall ↕, and 130 cm wide ↔.
NimbleCamper rating: 0/5Body type | |
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Make | |
Boot length (cm) | 210 |
Boot height (cm) | 140, 85 |
Boot width [wheel arches] (cm) | 130 |
Engine type | |
Available in | |
Boot door type | |
EV Range (km) | 170 |
Made in | DE |
Plug type |
- Launch date: CANCELLED, ElectricBrands filed for insolvency
- Estimated price at launch: from 29.480 € / £29,727(1, 2)
- Standard & Offroad versions
- Electronically controlled 4-wheel drive recuperating electric motors and output of > 1,000 Nm torque
- consumption: 10 kWh battery / range 200km (city, 140km mixed) or 30 kWh/600km extendable (each new battery module adds 25km city range)
- 220V charging port (3hrs to 80%) or upgrade to get a fast charging port 11KW Type2 to charge up to 80% in one hour
- Solar Roof (4.1m2 in 3 combined solar panels up to 800W per hour)
- Pop-up roof
- Energy Recuperation
- Keyless Entry & Go
- Camping module (top – extendable roof + rear)
- Manual sliding rear windows (great if you are parked with keys out of the fob and need to open/close the window)
- Couch surface approx. L210cm – W130cm
- Space-saving kitchen with a sink, refrigerator and hotplate
- TV, fresh water tank
- 2x USB and 2x USB-C slots in the front
- Full specs & equipment
- 95% recyclable – “We developed the XBUS with the vision of being one of the most environmentally-friendly vehicles on the market. This is not only measured in terms of the pure emissions while driving but also in the context of production and recycling“
- confirmed to be produced in the Netherlands
Some images credit: CrownXbus.co.uk and Electrek.co
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Frequently asked questions
XBUS interior dimensions
I have estimated the sleeping area height and the closed kitchen roof (in normal driving position) height using the model below and presuming that green figure is 180cm tall.
- Exterior length (cm): 395
- Exterior height (cm): 196
- Exterior width (cm): 163
- Wheelbase (cm): 220
- Sleeping length (cm): 210 (with extended pull-out bed section at the back) and estimated 80-85cm high
- Bed width (cm): 130
- Pop-up roof height (cm): 220 (kitchen area) and estimated 140cm with the roof in normal position
- Sleeps 2 people (and quite possibly a dog…)
Xbus Camper videos & walkthroughs
International information and distribution
- UK – CrownXbus.co.uk
- DE & rest of EU – ElectricBrands.de
- Find a retailer near you: Xbus Retailer Search
Where can you see the Xbus next?
Check out the Xbus Roadshow page for future dates: https://electricbrands.de/en/roadshow/