Volkswagen concept BUDD-e van: an electric microbus (pictures)

The Volkswagen BUDD-e concept was unveiled at before opening day at CES in Las Vegas.

The BUDD-e can travel 233 miles on a single charge, based on the rigorous EPA drive cycle.

The rear of the BUDD-e features tail lights that swoop right into the d-pillar.

The BUDD-e features small front and rear overhangs.

Due to crash standards, a flat front fascia like the original microbus is not possible.

The panels inside the BUDD-e can be controlled by touch, voice, or gesture.

No door handles mar sleek silhouette of the BUDD-e.

It's easy to climb in and out of the BUDD-e.

Ambient lighting makes the BUDD-e stand out at night.

The BUDD-e concept looks more like a Scion x-B than it does a throwback to the original Type 2 microbus.

The BUDD-e can go 233 miles on a single charge and has a top speed of 93 mph.

The BUDD-e can connect you to your home or workplace, allowing drivers to remotely control lights and air conditioning.

Drivers can remotely answer their door from the BUDD-e, and even give visitors entry to the home.

A kick can open the rear tailgate.

A wave of the hand opens the sliding door.

Large panels dominate the interior of the BUDD-e concept.

Passengers can input navigational data from their own infotainment panel.

A new multi-functional steering wheel loses the physical buttons in favor of haptic feedback.