Thrifty electric flatfish: VW Mission Efficiency transfers XL1 idea to the electric age
VW presents a new example of electric efficiency and is sending a technology demonstrator with minimal consumption onto the track. The streamlined coupe is extreme, but the technology proves to have a firm footing.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, an electric vehicle based on the ID.Polo platform, which has set multiple records for efficiency. The four-seater achieved a low average consumption of 6.48 kWh/100 km under optimal conditions and 7.51 kWh/100 km over a 1,200 km route. The vehicle's aerodynamic design, with a drag coefficient of 0.158, and features such as a solar roof and lightweight construction, contribute to its efficiency.
The 54.9 kWh battery only needed to be charged once during the 1,200 km route. The Mission Efficiency is a one-off prototype, but VW says it showcases technologies that will be used in future production models to reduce consumption.
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