It could be an evolution of VW’s PHEV systems.
Since November 2020, the fourth-generation Volkswagen Caddy is available in Europe. It was the first light commercial vehicle built on Volkswagen’s MQB platform, and it was revealed a few months prior to its market launch. The vehicle is available with four different internal combustion engines, and soon a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be added to the range. Our spy photographers captured this electrified Caddy on camera.
The Caddy PHEV can be seen here in regular and long-wheelbase configurations. It doesn’t look any different from the Ice variants the LCV. The charging port located on the left front fender is the obvious indicator. Although the design of the port is a bit strange at this stage, it will most likely be integrated into the side panel. The rear hatch is also wired with additional wire, but this may not be connected to the electrified powertrain.
In the early stages of development there was speculation that the Caddy-PHEV would receive the same powertrain and engine as the golf PHEV. The combination of a 1.4-liter TSI gasoline turbocharged motor and an electric motor is called the Golf PHEV. There are rumors that Volkswagen is working on an upgrade to this system using a 1.5-liter TSI combustion motor.
Although nothing is certain, it is likely that the powertrain will include an electric motor between the engine’s transmission and engine. The power will be transferred to a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, while the lithium-ion battery pack will store the energy for 31-37 miles (50-60 km) of pure electric range.
These new photos show that Volkswagen doesn’t bother concealing the plug-in electric Caddy. The automaker doesn’t make major visual changes to its combustion models, and the development may be nearing completion. If this assumption holds, then we can expect a formal debut in the second quarter of next year. Sales are likely to start in the first quarter.