Volkswagen to Debut Beetle-Based Electric Hot Rod

We just learned that Volkswagen's surprise debut at next week's 2012 North American International Motor Show in Detroit will be a pure-electric concept model based on the new generation of the Beetle – despite previous reports saying otherwise. The conceptual EV version of the recently launched 2012 Beetle will sport a heavily modified body with a lowered roof and wider fenders with its looks slightly resembling the Volkswagen Ragster Concept (pictured above) that was displayed at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show.
Power of course will come from an electric motor fed by a battery pack.
We'll post an update as soon as we find out more. In the meantime, feel free to check out the pictures of the 2005 VW Ragster concept after the break.