Volkswagen Transporter plug-in hybrid goes on sale priced at £38,155

Volkswagen has announced the plug-in hybrid variant of its Transporter van has gone on sale from £38,155.

Badged the Transporter ‘eHybrid’, the model comes equipped with a 2.5-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor and 11.8kWh battery pack that produces a total of 229bhp. Volkswagen claims the van can also travel up to a distance of 35 miles on electric power.

The vehicle can be topped up using an AC 3.7kW charger, which can replenish a zero to 100 per cent charge in around four and half hours.

The new addition to the range will be available to order in several different body styles. The first is the Panel Van which is available with short- and long-wheel base wheelbases, while this variant has a payload of up to 1,132kg and has a maximum towing capacity of 2,300kg.

The Transporter Kombi eHybrid starts from £39,535 and adds a five-seat configuration and rear windows to make it a more practical proposition for a family. It’s also available in short- and long-wheel base body lengths and can be specced in Commerce Plus, Commerce Pro, Commerce Pro S and Sportline trim levels.

Meanwhile, the Transporter Shuttle eHybrid range comes in at £41,895 and is available with a nine-seat layout and there are two trim levels to choose from, including Life and Style.

Orders are open now for the Volkswagen Transporter eHybrid, with deliveries expected to commence later this year.