The Volkswagen Kombi
A 1950–1967 Volkswagen Kombi, re-engineered around a split-pack drivetrain. The heritage stays. The lethargy doesn't.
A van designed for an air-cooled engine. Without one.
Front and rear cells balance the load on a chassis that was never designed for an engine in the middle.
No exhaust manifold. No carbs. The cargo bay returns the space the air-cooled engine took.
Right-hand drive standard for Australia. Left-hand drive on request. Same platform, either side.
Custom tubular subframe bolts to the original chassis. The body never sees a torch.
Drive unit on a custom tubular subframe. Cargo gains a few cubic feet because there's no exhaust manifold or carbs.
One under the front seats. One under the rear floor. Centre of gravity drops. Handling improves. Ride quality stays Kombi.
Panel van, microbus, deluxe Samba with the skylight, full camper. The drivetrain doesn't care. Pick the body.
The dashboard feels period. The drive selector, climate, audio, and immobiliser are 2026.
Specifications
| Platform | Volkswagen Type 2 · T1 Splitscreen · 1950–1967 |
|---|---|
| Configurations | 11 / 13 / 15 / 23 window · panel · camper |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · transverse motor |
| Voltage | 400 V |
| Battery | Split-pack · front + rear |
| Range | To be confirmed at platform launch |
| Reduction | 9:1 · single speed |
| Subframe | Custom tubular · galvanised |
| AC charging | Type 2 · single-phase |
| DC charging | CCS2 |
| Drive position | RHD standard · LHD on request |
| Compliance | ADR 31 · ADR 109 · VSB 14 · VASS |
| Status | Platform in development · register interest |
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First production run opens late 2026. Tell us what you'd build.
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