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.
*Prototype Bus shown
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.
*Prototype Bus shown
Meet The Kindred EV Bus
The Kindred EV Bus is based on the 1950-1963 Volkswagen Type 2, T1 Split Window Bus.
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
4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Front: Pistons Rotors
Rear: Pistons Rotors
Electric Parking Brake
Independent Rear Suspension w/ Adjustable Coil Overs
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/ Adjustable Coil Overs
Electric Rack and Pinion Power Steering
Wheels: Original Style Aluminum with VW Hubcaps
Front and Rear 15x7
Tires: Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Front and Rear 205/65R15 XL
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
Wireless Charging Phone Dock
High Fidelity Audio System w/ Subwoofer
Custom Leather Upholstery
Sound Deadening Throughout
Kindred Designed Heating, Defrost and Air Conditioning
Backup Camera
Pass-Through Aisle
Accent LED Lighting
Front and Rear USB Ports
Adjustable and Removable Cocktail Table
Wood Cabinet w/ Glass Door
120v Outlet w/ 3000 Watt Inverter
Overhead Storage and lighting
Retractable 3-Point Seat Belts
Wood Rear Deck
Limited One Year Warranty
Charge Time: 9 Hours (Level 2)
Pending Testing and Final Tuning
