Overview
- Volkswagen reports the Mission Efficiency completed a long Wolfsburg–Vienna run using a single charge and recorded 8.27 miles per kilowatt‑hour, rising to 9.02 mpkWh when excluding charging losses, with a top speed of 86 mph.
- The company says the run covered 794 miles overall and that the car achieved a practical driving range of about 406 miles on the outing.
- Volkswagen says the Mission Efficiency is built around the MEB+ production architecture and front‑wheel drive components shared with cars such as the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, not bespoke experimental systems.
- The concept’s teardrop bodywork, covered rear wheels and full‑width lighting echo the XL1 and aim to cut aerodynamic drag while keeping everyday features such as four seats and 481 litres of luggage space, although rear seats are small.
- VW frames the project as “technology for the masses” and says it will provide further technical detail and outside verification as the concept moves from teaser to formal debut, a step that could let future EVs use smaller batteries or lower costs for similar range.