Volkswagen unveils Mission Efficiency electric concept
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric concept based on its MEB+ platform and claiming a 0.158 drag coefficient.
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Unveiled in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, describing it as the world’s most efficient near-production electric car. The prototype was presented in Wolfsburg and is based on MEB+ technology with front-wheel drive, using series-production components from the ID. Polo and ID. Cross family. Volkswagen says the concept is intended to show how aerodynamics and production-ready engineering can reduce energy use in electric cars. 41
The company says the car set three records, including a drag coefficient of 0.158 and an average consumption figure of 6.89 kWh per 100 km without charging losses. Volkswagen also cites an ideal-trip figure of 6.48 kWh per 100 km, measured at a constant 68 km/h with the climate system and other auxiliary consumers switched off. 410
Efficiency focus
Volkswagen says the Mission Efficiency was tested over 1,278.36 km from Wolfsburg via Poznań and Olmütz to Vienna. The route was completed at an average speed of 67.72 km/h, with a top speed of 138 km/h, and the battery was charged once during the journey. Volkswagen says the car arrived with 164.0 km of remaining range. 48
The concept uses a 54.9 kWh battery and a 99 kW (135 PS) electric motor. Volkswagen also highlights a 370 W solar system integrated into the roof and rear window or boot lid, plus lightweight interior trim and a smartphone-or-tablet display setup in place of a fixed infotainment screen. The company has not disclosed any plans for mass production. 42
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