THE CRUNCH
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric coupe prototype that claims to be the world's slipperiest road-legal vehicle. Built on the MEB+ platform, the two-seater boasts a drag coefficient of just 0.158 and reportedly broke energy efficiency records during a constant-speed test at 68 km/h.
The vehicle uses front-wheel drive components from the upcoming ID. Polo and ID. Cross models, suggesting a path for future efficiency-focused vehicles in VW's lineup.
The prototype reportedly consumed 6.48kWh of energy per 100 kilometres during the record attempt, highlighting the potential for extended range in future production EVs.