The I.D. Buggy that rolled onto the stage at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday is an electric off-roader based on VW’s new battery-powered platform that was built to demonstrate its flexibility.

VW's influence is the iconic dune buggies of the 1960s. They were based on the VW Beetle chassis, pared back for open-top use on beaches.

And funnily enough, VW’s rush to the future has put me a bit back in time, and into a dune buggy. This swoopy green sand machine, called the ID Buggy, isn’t destined for production, unlike VW ...

Buggy is cute, doorless (and roofless!), and gives off strong beach vibes. But the dune buggy-inspired concept car is more than its looks. It's about the possibilities of an electric vehicle.