Electric vehicle maker Polestar’s large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge.
Achieving 935.44km, the recently launched long-range, single motor variant was pushed to its limits. The attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes to complete in mixed weather conditions including rain and the Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km.
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The professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker switched every three hours to maintain alertness. The Polestar 3 achieved its WLTP figure of 706km with 20% of its battery capacity still available and delivered an extra 12.8km after showing 0% battery—but the Polestar 3 reached a charger before ultimately stopping.
The production-standard SUV was adjudicated by Guinness World Records’ own judge, Paulina Sapinska, with Webfleet providing meticulously documented and independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS readings, and battery level data.
The car received zero modifications for the attempt and was on standard 20-inch wheels fitted with standard Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. The attempt was supported by the AA roadside assistance to ensure safety and to assist if the vehicle was not near a charger when the battery eventually ran out.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said, “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.”
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Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin said, “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.”
