Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: The World’s Most Efficient Electric Car Sets 3 World Records
- According to Automarket.ro, the Volkswagen Mission Efficiency achieved a drag coefficient of 0.158, setting a public-road aerodynamic record.
- To validate its efficiency, the vehicle completed a 1,278-kilometer journey through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
- The vehicle is powered by a single electric motor generating 135 horsepower, paired with a net 54.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack, according to Automarket.ro.
According to Automarket.ro, the Volkswagen Mission Efficiency achieved a drag coefficient of 0.158, setting a public-road aerodynamic record. The car features a narrow front surface, nearly enclosed rear wheels, active cooling flaps, and an underbody shaped to reduce rolling resistance. These design choices reduce energy consumption by 30 percent compared to the ID. Polo. At a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, the concept requires the exact same energy level that the ID.
Aerodynamic Engineering and World Records
To validate its efficiency, the vehicle completed a 1,278-kilometer journey through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria. During this test, the prototype established its second world record by averaging 6.48 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers under ideal conditions at a constant 68 kilometers per hour with auxiliary systems like air conditioning deactivated. At the end of the nearly 1,300-kilometer trip, the car registered a real-world consumption rate of 7.51 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers, maintaining an average speed of 67.72 kilometers per hour and a maximum speed of 138 kilometers per hour, according to Automarket.ro. The battery required only a single recharge, and the vehicle retained 164 kilometers of remaining range upon reaching its destination. The third world record designates the Mission Efficiency as the most efficient electric vehicle in its segment, per Automarket.ro reporting.
Powertrain, Dimensions, and Features
The vehicle is powered by a single electric motor generating 135 horsepower, paired with a net 54.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack, according to Automarket.ro. In terms of physical footprint, the concept measures 4,775 millimeters in length and 1,392 millimeters in height, providing a four-seat configuration and a 481-liter trunk. Additional storage spaces are hidden beneath the rear seats and along the vehicle’s side panels.
Automarket.ro notes that the suspension utilizes a MacPherson layout on the front axle and a hydraulic brake borrowed from the ID. Polo, alongside an electromechanical brake on the rear wheels for enhanced energy recovery and cornering stability. The interior adopts a minimalist layout, replacing a standard audio system with a portable Bluetooth speaker and implementing a bring-your-own-device approach that turns a user’s tablet or smartphone into the central infotainment display. Furthermore, a 370-watt photovoltaic system is integrated into the glass roof and tailgate, which can generate up to 30 kilometers of additional range per day depending on weather conditions.