00:00Welcome to the video from the Auto Magazine Tuning Blog.
00:03This time, we're going to give you an exciting insight into the new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive from Volkswagen for the Multi and the California.
00:11Anyone who is curious about the topic of camping or family touring buses with everyday comfort and all-wheel drive should pay particular attention now.
00:21Volkswagen is expanding its range of drives with a particularly clever combination of technology,
00:26the so-called e-hybrid fear motion, which is set to impress both on the road and in light off-road conditions thanks to its electric rear axle.
00:36Up to now, the company has already offered a plug-in hybrid with front-wheel drive for the transporter and Caravelle,
00:42equipped with a battery with a capacity of around 10 kilowatts.
00:47But now the commercial vehicle division is upping the ante with an all-wheel drive that relies on an electrically operated rear axle as required.
00:56The new system combines the familiar hybrid drive with an electric motor in the dual-clutch transmission on the front axle
01:02with a newly developed electric drive on the rear axle.
01:07Together, this creates an all-wheel drive that is intelligently controlled and regulates the power distribution depending on the driving conditions almost in real time.
01:15A key component of this new drive system is the approximately 20-kilowatt-hour battery,
01:23which enables a purely electric range of around 85 to 95 kilometers according to the WLTP, depending on the model.
01:32Despite the high weight, which is indicated by over 2.5 tons when empty,
01:36Volkswagen has managed to maximize efficiency through targeted interventions in the drivetrain.
01:41When not needed, the combustion engine is completely decoupled and the rear electric motor can even be mechanically separated from the driveshafts thanks to the clutch.
01:52This allows the car to glide in the so-called coasting mode with almost no friction losses.
01:58The technical configuration is impressive.
02:01The electric motor on the rear axle delivers 100 kilowatts of power and a maximum torque of 250 newton-meters.
02:08Another electric motor with 85 kilowatts and 330 newton-meters operates at the front.
02:17Supported by a 1.5L turbo gasoline engine with 130 kilowatts and also 250 newton-meters of torque.
02:25According to Volkswagen, the total output of the system is 180 kilowatts, which corresponds to around 244 horsepower.
02:33It is important to note that this is not simply a matter of adding up the power outputs,
02:38because the amount of power applied to each axle depends on the respective driving conditions.
02:44Full power is only available on both axles when the battery is sufficiently charged.
02:51Particularly cleverly, the rear axle remains electrically powered even when the battery is empty.
02:56In this case, however, the power is indirectly supplied by the combustion engine,
03:00which generates energy via the front electric motor.
03:03However, the power is significantly limited in this state.
03:07This is a logical consequence of the limited generator output and the additional conversion losses.
03:14Nevertheless, this mode of operation is sufficient in situations in which traction is more important than speed,
03:19such as when starting off on slippery surfaces such as snow or the proverbial wet grass.
03:24This is precisely where the e-hybrid 4 motion shows its strengths.
03:30The fact that Volkswagen is relying on a completely new development for the electric rear-wheel drive is also evident in the architecture.
03:37The electric motor is integrated directly into the multi-link rear axle.
03:42It also has its own inverter and the aforementioned dog clutch.
03:45The front hybrid system, on the other hand, is a further development of the existing plug-in drive from 2021,
03:54which has now been increased from 160 to 180 kilowatts of system output.
04:01The variable geometry turbo engine operates in the consumption-optimized Miller cycle
04:06and is supported by the system's high recuperation performance.
04:09Speaking of consumption, Volkswagen states a combined consumption of 7.5L, 100 kilometers with a discharged battery.
04:20A value that is roughly on par with high-performance diesel engines.
04:24And although the plug-in hybrid is weaker than the diesel in terms of towing capacity,
04:30the maximum permitted towing capacity is 1,600 kilograms compared to 2,000 kilograms for the diesel.
04:36Thanks to the electric drive, it offers similarly powerful starting behavior with better revving characteristics.
04:41Another major advantage is the new charging infrastructure.
04:48The battery can now be charged not only with 11,000 watts of alternating current,
04:52but also, for the first time, at fast-charging stations with up to 50,000 watts of direct current.
04:59According to Volkswagen, it takes 26 minutes under ideal conditions to charge the battery from 10 to 80%.
05:05This enables convenient intermediate charging in everyday life, for example while shopping or camping.
05:13The standard electric auxiliary air conditioning is also a blessing for the latter purpose.
05:19With the help of an electrically operated air-to-air heat pump,
05:22the vehicle can be cooled, ventilated or heated as desired while charging, parking or spending the night completely emission-free.
05:29Of course, this technology also comes at a price.
05:32A Multivan E-Hybrid 4 motion costs around âŹ71,000.
05:39The California E-Hybrid 4 motion costs significantly more and is around âŹ83,000.
05:46These are considerable sums.
05:49However, in view of the technically sophisticated hybrid drive and the increased suitability for everyday use thanks to the all-wheel drive,
05:56they seem understandable to some buyers.
05:58Especially if you regularly travel with your family, equipment or recreational vehicle.
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