A drag coefficient of 0.158, consumption of 6.48 kWh/100 km, and a certified 1,278 km (794-mile) road trip from Wolfsburg to Vienna with just one charge along the way

[City], Palestine – [Date], 2026 – On September 14, 2026, Volkswagen unveiled Mission Efficiency, a near-production, four-seat electric coupé prototype that set three world records: the lowest drag coefficient of any road-registered car (Cd 0.158), energy consumption of just 6.48 kWh per 100 km, and the title of most efficient near-production EV in the category of everyday-usable four-seat electric vehicles, as certified by the Record Institute Germany (Rekord-Institut für Deutschland). United Motor Trade (UMT), the exclusive Volkswagen dealer in Palestine, is sharing the achievement with its audience in Palestine.

Key Facts

What three world records did Mission Efficiency set?

• Lowest drag coefficient for a road-registered car: Cd 0.158.
• Lowest energy consumption: 6.48 kWh/100 km at a constant 68 km/h, with no climbs and the air conditioning off.
• Most efficient near-production EV in its class: achieved by pairing exceptional aerodynamics with the highly efficient electric motor from the ID. Polo.

How did it perform on a real road trip?

Volkswagen went beyond lab measurements. The car completed an officially documented 1,278 km drive from its development center in Wolfsburg, through Poland and Czechia, to Vienna. Average real-world consumption was 7.51 kWh/100 km including charging losses (6.89 kWh/100 km without), at an average speed of 67.72 km/h and a top speed of 138 km/h. The battery was charged only once during the trip, and the car arrived with 164 km of range remaining.

What makes it so efficient?

Every design decision serves aerodynamics. The teardrop body has a small frontal area of 2.08 m², active cooling flaps, a fully covered underbody, enclosed rear wheels and flush door handles. As a result, it uses more than 30% less energy than a standard ID. Polo at speeds above 80 km/h. At 140 km/h, Mission Efficiency needs about the same energy as an ID. Polo does at 100 km/h.

Why did Volkswagen focus on the wheels?

Wheels cause 25–30% of aerodynamic drag. The wheel arches are shaped to hug the tires and reduce turbulence, and the rims carry patented internal air deflectors that keep air out. Volkswagen also developed special tires with Continental, based on the EcoContact 7, with rolling resistance about 25% lower than the best class threshold on the EU tire label.

What other technologies does it use?

• Rear electromechanical brakes: used for the first time and developed with AUMOVIO. They reduce friction and improve energy recovery and cornering stability.
• 370 W solar cells: on the roof and rear lid. They power the electrical systems and can add up to 30 km of range per day, depending on season and weather.
• Lightweight build: an aluminum structure with carbon-fiber and aramid composites, and a pared-back cabin that uses the driver's own phone or tablet instead of an infotainment screen, with a portable Bluetooth speaker in place of a conventional audio system.

What are the specifications?

Mission Efficiency is a four-seat (2+2) coupé, 4,775 mm long and 1,392 mm high, with 481 liters of luggage space. The rear seats suit passengers up to about 1.60 m tall. It uses a 99 kW (135 PS) motor and a 54.9 kWh net battery, both from the ID. Polo. The car holds European road registration and meets safety and crash requirements.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Mission Efficiency go on sale?

No. Mission Efficiency is a prototype that showcases Volkswagen's current technical capabilities. Volkswagen has not announced plans for series production.

What is the drag coefficient of Mission Efficiency?

Cd 0.158, the lowest ever recorded for a road-registered car.

How much energy does Mission Efficiency use?

6.48 kWh/100 km under ideal test conditions, and 7.51 kWh/100 km including charging losses on a real 1,278 km road trip.

How many times was it charged between Wolfsburg and Vienna?

Once. It arrived in Vienna with 164 km of range left.

How is Mission Efficiency related to the ID. Polo?

It uses the same 99 kW motor and 54.9 kWh battery as the ID. Polo, and uses over 30% less energy above 80 km/h thanks to its aerodynamics.

Who is the Volkswagen dealer in Palestine?

United Motor Trade (UMT) is the exclusive Volkswagen dealer in Palestine.