Volkswagen's latest EV is covered in... QR codes?

The codes allegedly “provide an interface between the physical and digital worlds.”
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Volkswagen's latest EV is set to rival Tesla with over 400 miles of range on a single charge, but their near-production model has a trick up its sleeve: a QR code that covers the whole car and acts as camouflage. The car won't be available until 2026 as part of a new lineup, but among its new features, the QR code electroluminescent light show on the exterior might not be a stock option.


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