With the new Mission Efficiency, Volkswagen is presenting the world’s most efficient near-production electric car. The prototype has set three world records. They stand for exemplary aerodynamics and excellent ideal and real fuel consumption. The vehicle is a beacon of technology and at the same time demonstrates the performance of Volkswagen’s production technology.
No plans for production
Doesn’t sound like you can charge the car from the solar array if it’s just powering the electronics while in use? Would likely prevent phantom drain while not in use during daylight hours though.
Edit: Also if that’s the case, it might be more efficient while driving, but overall I think Aptera would have a greater efficiency if you don’t drive it beyond its daily solar charging capacity every day? E.g use solar for a whole weeks commute and remain at 100%, so a week of ‘free’ driving vs the constant need to charge the VW.
Aptera has not quite double the solar capacity and more than double the range gained, so I think it’s more efficient to drive. (If I’m reading your comment correctly)
Well the Aptera might also be more efficient to drive on it’s own merits once it’s for sale, but it was more a comment that the VW is throwing away all the solar input unless its being driven, while the Aptera can charge with it.
So if you wanted to compare the two, it isn’t fair to exclude what the Aptera can gain, that the VW is throwing away.