Eco Beetle: Electric VW E-Bugster unveiled in Detroit

The new VW Beetle is available to order now, though with none delivered yet (they're due in Spring), VW has chosen the novel new model to show off its new 'leccy powertrain at the Detroit show.

The Volkswagen E-Bugster concept takes a standard Beetle, sees three inches chopped off the roof and 20-inch alloys bunged on each corner to cause passers by to give it a second glance.

Once they're wondering why there are no rear windows and why the roof looks a bit odd they'll see the 'E-Bugster' badge and do some mental maths.