Electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar accomplishes feat by achieving 581-mile journey on a single electric charge
Polestar 3 Sets New Electric SUV Distance Record
The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor electric SUV has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey travelled on a single charge by an electric SUV. The record-breaking trip saw the vehicle cover an impressive distance of 581.3 miles (935.44 km) without the need for a recharging stop.
The record-breaking journey took place on UK public roads and was monitored by Paulina Sapinska using video footage, odometer readings, GPS readings, and battery level data. A judge from the Guinness Book of World Records was present to adjudicate the attempt.
The professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker recorded an impressive figure of 5.13 miles per kWh during the record run, which took 22 hours 57 minutes to complete, with the driver switched every three hours. Once the display showed zero percent, the vehicle travelled a further eight miles.
The Polestar 3 achieved its official WLTP range figure of 438 miles with 20 percent battery capacity still remaining. Rapid charging with up to 250kW allows a 10-80 percent charge in 30 minutes for the Polestar 3.
The ability of the Polestar 3 to travel beyond a London to Edinburgh distance is deemed impressive. This achievement demonstrates that electric vehicles can exceed typical advertised range under optimized conditions.
Comparison of Distance Records
| Vehicle | Distance on Single Charge | Efficiency | Notes | |-----------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Polestar 3 SUV | 581.3 miles (935.44 km) | 19.5 kWh/100 miles (12.1 kWh/100 km) | Guinness World Record for electric SUV[1][2] | | Chevrolet Silverado EV | 1,704.6 km (~1,059 miles) | Not specified | Longest EV journey overall[5] | | Lucid Air Grand Touring| 1,205 km (749 miles) | Not specified | Previous EV distance record[3] |
Polestar UK MD's Statement
Matt Galvin, Managing Director of Polestar UK, commented on the record-breaking achievement, stating that battery range improvements have increased exponentially in recent years. He added that this record-breaking feat is a testament to the advancements made in electric vehicle technology.
Driver's Perspective
Sam Clarke, one of the drivers involved in the record-breaking attempt, mentioned that more driving is required to achieve records compared to previous attempts. He highlighted the importance of careful planning, efficient driving techniques, and meticulous monitoring to achieve such a feat.
[1] Polestar [2] Guinness World Records [3] Lucid Motors [4] BBC News [5] Chevrolet
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