The discussion about electromobility has probably never been as loud and widespread as it is today. But back in the 1970s, the oil crisis prompted Volkswagen to focus intensively on the electrification of its practical Type 2 workhorse, then in its second generation. This richly illustrated article explains how the "electric transporter" project was approached and whether it bore fruit, presenting not only the electric van but also its conventionally powered organ donor.