The systems and drive are supplied with energy not only by a lithium-ion battery, but also by means of a photovoltaic system integrated into the transparent ‘energy roof’. Interaction with the driver and the surroundings. The concept car presented in Beijing is the first Volkswagen to fully communicate and interact with its surroundings through its exterior. The ID. CODE is not only a car but also a digital avatar that reacts to other road users and provides its owners with numerous pieces of information and feedback. For this, the ID. CODE is equipped with an intelligent lighting system at the front: the Light Cloud with interactive 3D Eyes (light bar below the bonnet) and an LED screen in the partially transparent front. The systems become active when the driver or an authorised user approaches. The ID. CODE starts a visual and acoustic welcome scenario and provides the driver and passengers directly with the current weather forecast for the next two hours. In Level 4 autonomous driving mode, the lighting systems at the front and the horizontal tail light bar – which is also equipped with 3D eyes – interact with other road users and thus ensure added safety. The car as an avatar – the perfect co-driver. As another innovation, completely newly developed Smart Windows with semi-transparent displays are integrated in the window surfaces at the sides. As soon as the driver approaches, an AI-assisted avatar appears on the displays of the respective front side window. It provides the driver with important information directly and reminds them to take an umbrella if rain is forecast, for example. The same avatar is also used in the interior – as the perfect co-driver, it supports the driver and provides passengers with information of all kinds. Mobile living space. The interior of the new ID. CODE is a highly variable lounge with online connectivity.