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Volkswagen’s 6.89kWh/100km EV: Mission Efficiency breaks records with budget-car parts and solar power

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 4 sources

First reported by Chasing Cars · 16 September at 1:45 pm

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Chasing Cars·Motoring press·16 September at 1:45 pm

Volkswagen’s 6.89kWh/100km EV: Mission Efficiency breaks records with budget-car parts and solar power

Volkswagen has set new efficiency and aerodynamic benchmarks with the near-production-ready Mission Efficiency. The super-streamlined concept car uses as much hardware from Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform…

Read at Chasing Cars →
EV Central·EV specialists·16 September at 12:00 pm

6.48kWh/100km! Volkswagen Mission Efficiency electric car shows how frugal an EV can be in the real world

Volkswagen has built an ultra-efficient electric prototype capable of travelling more than 1200km while consuming less than half the energy The post 6.48kWh/100km! Volkswagen Mission Efficiency…

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The Driven·EV specialists·15 September at 8:56 am

Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform

When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency. The post Mission efficiency: VW…

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CarExpert·Motoring press·15 September at 12:05 am

Volkswagen Mission Efficiency concept revealed as world’s most efficient EV

Volkswagen’s record-breaking one-off electric car is an ID. Polo underneath, and you won't believe how efficient it is.

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The quick read

  • Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency achieves a record-breaking 6.89kWh/100km
  • The prototype uses budget-car parts and existing hardware from the ID. Polo
  • The use of the MEB+ platform enables Volkswagen to produce efficient EVs at scale
  • The achievement has significant implications for pricing and margin in the Australian market

For dealers: The potential for Volkswagen to produce cheaper, longer-range EVs using budget-car parts and existing hardware could lead to increased demand and reduced waiting times for customers, benefiting Australian dealers who are well-positioned to take advantage of the trend.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

Volkswagen's achievement in building an ultra-efficient electric prototype has significant implications for the Australian market, particularly in terms of pricing and margin. The fact that the Mission Efficiency uses budget-car parts and achieves a record-breaking 6.89kWh/100km means that Volkswagen can potentially produce cheaper, longer-range EVs without sacrificing profitability.

What it means for the order bank

The use of the MEB+ platform and existing hardware from the ID. Polo suggests that Volkswagen can leverage its existing supply chain and manufacturing capabilities to produce these efficient EVs at scale, which could lead to increased demand and reduced waiting times for customers.

This, in turn, could lead to increased showroom traffic as customers become more interested in the brand's efficient and affordable EV offerings. Australian dealers can expect to see more customers inquiring about Volkswagen's EV range, particularly if the company can maintain a competitive pricing strategy.

Competitor response and market dynamics

Other manufacturers, such as those offering EVs in the same segment as the ID. Polo, will need to respond to Volkswagen's efficiency gains in order to remain competitive. This could lead to a market-wide shift towards more efficient and affordable EVs, which would benefit consumers and potentially increase sales for dealers who are well-positioned to take advantage of the trend.

Taking action

This week, Australian dealers can take a decisive action by reviewing their current EV offerings and pricing strategies to ensure they are competitive in the market. By doing so, they can be prepared to capitalize on the increased interest in efficient and affordable EVs and maintain a strong market position.

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