Full-electric show cars took center stage at IAA Mobility 2025, the German exhibition that showcased the design trends set to guide the development of future fully electric vehicles
The IAA Mobility event in Munich, Germany — direct heir to the Frankfurt Motor Show — has, since its first edition in 2021, positioned itself as a forum for dialogue and innovation within the automotive industry. Rather than a traditional car show, it serves as a stage for outlining the future direction of the sector, previewing the strategic and stylistic choices that will define automakers’ industrial paths. Naturally, in this context, fully electric concept cars dominate the spotlight, far more than hybrid or traditional powertrain models nearing production. German brands, playing on home turf, often use the occasion to showcase their design and engineering excellence — while paying homage to their heritage.
It was no surprise, then, that Audi chose IAA Mobility 2025 to unveil a show car encapsulating the key principles of its new design language. The model draws inspiration from the 1936 Auto Union “Type C” racing car, designed in part by Ferdinand Porsche, whose 150th birth anniversary is being celebrated this year. Called the “Concept C,” it’s a two-seat, all-electric sports car that merges the elegance of a coupé with the versatility of a roadster. It debuts a new vertically oriented front end and — for the first time in an Audi roadster — a two-piece retractable hardtop that allows a seamless transition between open-air driving and the sleek silhouette of a coupé.
Like Audi, Cupra also used the event to present a forward-looking design statement with its “Tindaya” concept, a study that combines pure-electric propulsion with a bold, driver-focused spirit. Measuring 4.72 meters in length, the Tindaya features the proportions of a raised hatchback, fitted with four individual sport seats suspended above the floor. Its sculpted, muscular lines alternate between curved and geometric forms, with integrated light clusters, flared fenders, roof rails transformed into aerodynamic elements, and a distinctive dual rear wing. No technical details were disclosed, other than confirmation that the model is fully electric — and that no production version is planned in the short term.
Opel, on the other hand, revealed its “Corsa GSe Vision Gran Turismo,” previewing the brand’s upcoming line of high-performance GSe electric models. Unlike Cupra, Opel shared details about the powertrain: two electric motors, one on each axle, delivering 350 kW (476 hp) each for a total output of 588 kW (800 hp). This setup allows the Corsa GSe Vision Gran Turismo to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just two seconds and reach a top speed of 320 km/h. Powered by an 82 kWh battery pack, the car can unleash an additional 59 kW (80 hp) boost for up to four seconds, with a full recharge of the boost function in just 80 seconds.
Its extreme performance is complemented by a body built on the STLA Small platform, featuring numerous aerodynamic enhancements — such as aero curtains and an active diffuser — that not only improve efficiency but also emphasize the car’s aggressive, dynamic stance.
Finally, Škoda presented the “Vision O Concept,” a full-electric station wagon that previews the next evolution of the brand’s design language. Its sleek lines echo the proportions of a sporty shooting brake, with sharply sculpted wheel arches and a steeply raked rear window. The interior adopts a more minimalist approach, focused on comfort and ergonomics. One highlight is the “Tranquil” driving mode, linked to Level 3 assisted driving features, in which the car autonomously adjusts seat positioning, ambient lighting, soundscape, and the amount of information displayed on the screens — all to make the onboard experience as relaxing as possible.
Title: Iaa Mobility 2025: the German exhibition of future
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