Polestar’s new large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge, covering 935.44 km (581.3 miles). The feat was achieved by the recently launched Long range Single motor version during a near 23-hour run in mixed weather conditions.
The attempt, completed in 22 hours and 57 minutes, saw the vehicle record an efficiency of 12.1 kWh per 100 km (19.5 kWh per 100 miles). Professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker rotated every three hours to maintain concentration. The Polestar 3 matched its official WLTP range of 706 km (438 miles) with 20% battery capacity remaining, and travelled a further 12.8 km (8 miles) after the display showed 0%, before reaching a charging point.
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“We are very proud to say we have a world record holder in the Polestar family! This official Guinness World Record for range is another proof point that Polestar 3 is setting new standards. We will continue to push the boundaries of technology and electric performance,” said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller.
Polestar UK Managing Director Matt Galvin said the run showed how far electric vehicle technology had progressed. “While the drivers pushed the Polestar 3 to the boundaries of its range capability, it goes to show how battery range has improved exponentially over the past few years. For a large premium SUV to go way beyond a London to Edinburgh distance is truly impressive and with this the adage that ‘EVs can’t go far’ has been very much consigned to the history books,” he said.
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The production-standard vehicle was inspected by Guinness World Records adjudicator Paulina Sapinska, with data verified by telematics provider Webfleet, which supplied video evidence, odometer and GPS readings, and battery level records. The SUV was unmodified, fitted with standard 20-inch wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. The attempt was supported by the AA.