The long-lasting Volkswagen Bug could dwell on within the electrical period in any case. On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a brand new digital electrical Beetle idea for an upcoming animated movie set to hit theaters and Netflix subsequent month. The query is, will it come alive?

Will Volkswagen revive the Beetle within the electrical period?

Volkswagen’s Beetle attracted over 23 million individuals globally. Nevertheless, after slowing gross sales, the corporate retired the compact, uniquely designed automotive within the US in 2019.

With nicknames just like the Bug, Volkswagen’s Beetle nonetheless stood out amongst the group. Regardless of retiring the mannequin a number of years in the past, Volkswagen says it continues incorporating its wealthy heritage because it transitions to an all-electric lineup.

In keeping with VW, the electrical ID.4 SUV integrates the Beetle’s rear-engine structure and low middle of gravity for a “fun-to-drive” formulation.

Volkswagen has taken different beloved fashions, resembling its microbus, transitioning it into the trendy electrical period with the ID. Buzz (deliveries begin within the US subsequent yr), so why not create an electrical Beetle?

The automaker teased the thought of an electrical Bug approach again in 2017, with VW’s head of design on the time, Klaus Bischoff, saying the corporate was “preventing laborious” for it. Though no selections have been made, Bischoff defined, “It’s potential the Bug’s future is electrical.”

Volkswagen went so far as releasing a completely electrical E-Bugster idea in 2014 that packs “extra energy, much less flower,” that includes fast charging by way of a brand new Mixed Charging System developed by Audi, BMW, Porsche, Ford, GM/Opel.

The E-Bugster was designed as the identical size as the usual Beetle however 30 mm wider. The roof was additionally lowered to 1,400 mm (round 90 mm discount) to boost aerodynamics whereas giving it a sportier look.

Then there was the all-electric ID. Buggy idea, proven on the 2019 NY Worldwide Auto Present. The idea seemed like an offroad Bug that took “inspiration from the basic California dune buggies of the 60s.”

Volkswagen revealed a brand new electrical Beetle idea that can debut in an upcoming animated household film in collaboration with ZAG and Mediawan Children & Household, “Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir.”

The automaker mentioned, “The beloved characters will expertise their adventures with totally different absolutely electrical automobiles of our Volkswagen ID. household,” together with an idea electrical Beetle automotive alongside the ID. Vizzion and ID. Buzz fashions.

VW claims the collaboration provides them “the chance to introduce the ID. Household in a really likable option to a broad household viewers.” It additionally says the EVs “will probably be built-in in a significant approach into the storyline.”

You’ll be able to catch of glimpse of the idea your self with the film debuting in theaters globally on July 5 or on streaming starting July 28.