Volkswagen sets three EV world records over 794-mile road trip in ‘most efficient near-production’ car — and it could be the battery breakthrough that EVs need
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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Volkswagen sets three EV world records over 794-mile road trip in ‘most efficient near-production’ car — and it could be the battery breakthrough that EVs need News By Leon Poultney Published 15 September 2026 The ID Polo Mission Efficiency is an aerodynamic masterpiece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Volkswagen) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Mission Efficiency project channels the ultra-efficient 313mpg XL1It is based on the same basic architecture as the new ID PoloConcept dramatically…
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