Nimbus: hybrid electric successor to the VW Kombi

The makers of electric cars have done all they can to make their battery powered vehicles indistinguishable from those fuelled by petrol or diesel – the Nissan Leaf is every inch the conventional city car – but what if the road to success lies in creating cars that dare to be different. Cars such as Nimbus.

Nimbus is a hybrid electric people carrier. With styling that combines elements of the iconic Airstream trailer and VW kombi van with the rugged appearance of an overland truck, the Nimbus is highly original and capacious alternative to anything on the market today.

Unlike SUVs, Nimbus has panoramic windows, a light and airy interior and a large rack and roof box as standard.

Nimbus™ has a 130Kw (180hp) lithium-ion battery powered motor charged by a micro generator that delivers the equivalent of over 200 mpg.

The design might be built around a highly efficient drivetrain, but there is no scrimping on creature comforts.

The dash features a removable internet-enabled touchscreen and passengers get a fridge big enough to hold eight cans of drink.

Would you drive a Nimbus?