Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video:The vehicle in the review is the new fully electric VW transporter Carvelle, with a 210kW engine. This van is related to the Ford Transit Custom. The VW version has assistance systems partly required by the EU that include emergency braking, lane assist, intelligent speed assist, adaptive brake lights, black box, fatigue recognition, reverse assist, tire pressure control and alcohol-sensitive driving interlock.
Additional points:
- The vehicle has an unusual turning signal relay.
- Carvelle comes with modest alloy rims.
- The tires are 215 60 17.
- Disc brakes on all four wheels.
- Braking loses energy, which the electric motor regenerates.
- Brake disks may develop excessive rust.
- Curb weight is 3.2 tons.
- The windshield light helps with assistance systems.
- Reviewers note initial feeling that it looks like a VW or Ford
- The VW logo is too small.
- Limited driver side blind spot.
- With an electric motor, it gets good driving range but still has issues with short range. Range is 286 to 314 Km.
- Max speed charging is at 125 kW.
- With all of the seats in use, there is still cargo space.
- Has additional lights
- Towing 2.8 tons possible
- It is relatively quiet and runs 65 Decibels
- Acceleration: 0 to 100Km 8.3 sec.
- Drivers say it is not super exciting to drive
- USB ports are located in the rear seating areas for passengers.
- It has a camera in the rear-view mirror.
- Rear view mirrors are on the external side mirrors.
- The top is painted in car color, and it has roof racks.
- This vehicle shares the same wheel base.
- Interior design of the vehicle is very luxurious.
- Has a two and half kW outlet in the rear.
Summary Conclusion: The presenter wonders if this Carvelle version means it is the end of an Icon and asks would you pay the premium for a VW or would you go with the cheaper Ford? A good electric transporter, but the drive and overall design feel like a Ford. The vehicle is comfortable. The software feels laggy and needs improvements. He is ambivalent overall.
