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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency prototype claims lowest drag and energy efficiency records for road-approved EV
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Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency prototype achieved a drag coefficient of 0.158 and consumed 6.48 kWh per 100 km in controlled testing, claiming multiple efficiency records while using the same powertrain as the production ID. Polo.
The prototype demonstrates that substantial efficiency gains are achievable through aerodynamic and weight optimization alone, without exotic battery or motor technology. For engineers, the 30% energy reduction at highway speeds over the ID. Polo illustrates the leverage of aero-focused design on range, even when the underlying powertrain is unchanged.
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Mission Efficiency achieved a drag coefficient of 0.158, claiming the title of most aerodynamic road-approved vehicle in the world.
The prototype consumed 6.48 kWh per 100 km at 68 km/h with secondary systems deactivated, and completed a 1,278 km real-world trip on a single 54.9 kWh battery charge.
The vehicle shares its 99 kW motor and platform with the ID. Polo, meaning the efficiency gains derive from aerodynamic and weight optimization rather than new powertrain technology.
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