Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency concept electric vehicle, built on the MEB+ platform. The car features a drag coefficient of 0.158 and a frontal area of 2.08 square meters. It is powered by a 135-hp permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 54.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, sharing components with the ID. Polo.
During a test drive from Wolfsburg to Vienna, the vehicle covered 1,278.36 km with an average speed of 67.72 km/h. Energy consumption was recorded at 6.89 kWh per 100 km, excluding charging losses. The car required only one recharge during the trip and is estimated to have a total theoretical range exceeding 1,400 km under these conditions.
The concept is a 2+2 coupe measuring 4,775 mm in length and 1,392 mm in height. It includes practical features such as 481 liters of luggage space and a solar panel system on the roof and tailgate that provides up to 30 km of additional range per day for low-voltage systems. The interior uses mobile devices for infotainment and portable Bluetooth speakers to reduce weight.
Volkswagen has applied to the German Record Institute for certification as the most energy-efficient near-production four-seat electric car. While the project draws inspiration from the previous XL1 model, the company has not yet announced any plans for mass production of the Mission Efficiency concept.
