Volkswagen has introduced the Mission Efficiency concept, an electric vehicle designed to prioritize energy efficiency through advanced aerodynamics. The car features a teardrop shape, a flat front, enclosed rear wheels, and a covered underbody. These design elements allow the vehicle to reduce power consumption by over 30 percent at speeds exceeding 80 km/h compared to standard electric cars.
The concept utilizes the mass-production MEB+ platform, specifically the APP290 front-wheel-drive system with 99 kW output and a 54.9-kWh net battery. The vehicle is equipped with Continental low rolling resistance tires and solar cells integrated into the glass roof and tailgate. The four-seat coupe measures nearly 4.80 meters in length and includes a 481-liter boot.
During a documented 1,278-kilometer test drive from Wolfsburg to Vienna, the car required only one recharge. It achieved a real-world energy consumption of 6.89 kWh/100 km and a drag coefficient of 0.158. These figures establish new benchmarks for road-legal vehicles, positioning the model as a successor to the limited-series VW XL1 produced between 2014 and 2016.
