Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1
Built: 2020 · Series: ABT
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Volkswagen ABT – the Kempten firm's electric conversions of the Transporter: e-Transporter 6.1 and e-Caddy, kerb weight from 1,679 to 2,197 kg, gross vehicle weight from 2,290 to 3,200 kg
This collective page covers the electric conversions built by the Allgäu firm ABT on the basis of the Volkswagen Transporter, which the register files under the ABT brand rather than the VW range name. ABT Sportsline, based in Kempten, was founded in 1896 and, through its ABT eLine division, converts light Volkswagen commercial vehicles to electric drive; this page covers the e-Transporter, based on the VW Transporter T6.1, and the e-Caddy. The designations ABT E-TRANSPORTER and ABT E-TRANSPORTER 6.1 differ only in the generation of the underlying VW range, while the drive principle stays the same: the diesel engine is replaced by an electric motor and battery, and the body and load space are retained.
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The register lists 5 versions here with kerb weights from 1,679 to 2,197 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,290 to 3,200 kg, lengths from 4,880 to 5,410 mm and widths from 1,790 to 1,900 mm.
Electric conversions of established commercial vehicles are a niche market for fleet operators, trades businesses and municipalities that want to electrify a familiar body and payload without waiting for the manufacturer's own series-production electric model; ABT competes here with close ties to Volkswagen's factory and long tuning experience.
On used conversions, the individual approval documentation and conversion history matter most, along with battery condition and charge-cycle count and the function of the charging electronics; mechanically, brakes, suspension and body should be checked as on the donor Transporter. Drivetrain and software parts run through ABT, while body and suspension parts remain available through the regular VW trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen ABT, ABT Sportsline (Hersteller der Umbauten)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,410 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,133 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 120 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,133 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1?
2,800 kg.
How fast does the Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1 go?
Top speed is 120 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1?
5,410 mm × 1,900 mm.
When was the Volkswagen ABT E-TRANSP[ORTER 6.1 built?
Production years: 2020.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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