Electric vehicle Polestar 3 achieves unprecedented range, traveling 580 miles on a single battery charge, establishing a new world record.
Polestar 3 Sets New World Record for Longest Distance Traveled by an Electric SUV
In a remarkable achievement, the Polestar 3 electric SUV has set a new world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge. The vehicle covered a total distance of 581.3 miles (935.44 km) continuously for nearly 23 hours, exceeding its official Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) range significantly.
The record-breaking drive took place on UK public roads and was designed to reflect genuine driving conditions. The route incorporated a diverse mix of road types, including narrow single-track lanes, variable-speed B-roads, and more consistent-speed dual carriageways.
Three expert drivers, Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker, took turns every three hours to maintain alertness and optimize driving efficiency during the run. The journey mostly took place on flat A and B roads with mixed weather, including some rain, minimizing energy consumption by avoiding heavy traffic or hilly terrain.
The Polestar 3 was equipped with standard 20-inch wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tires, which aided efficiency without modifications. The vehicle matched its WLTP range of 438 miles while still having 20% battery left, then continued for an additional 8 miles beyond the point where the battery indicator read 0% before stopping at a charger.
Guinness World Records oversaw the attempt with official adjudication and independent telematics verification from GPS, odometer, and battery data, ensuring the accuracy and legitimacy of the record. The Polestar 3 recorded an energy use efficiency of about 19.5 kWh per 100 miles (12.1 kWh per 100 km) on this run, indicating a very economical driving style and the SUV's strong performance for a large electric vehicle.
"We are very proud to say we have a world record holder in the Polestar family!" said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. "This official Guinness World Record for range is another proof point that Polestar 3 is setting new standards."
Matt Galvin, Polestar UK Managing Director, concluded that "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."
It's worth noting that the outright distance record held by the Lucid Air was set by a sedan, a vehicle class with aerodynamic advantages over an SUV. The Polestar 3's record is therefore specific to the production electric SUV category under public road conditions. The specific model used was the Long Range single-motor version, equipped with a 107kWh battery pack and a single 295 bhp motor.
This combination of professional, measured driving, optimal conditions, standard vehicle setup, and rigorous official monitoring enabled the Polestar 3 to set a new Guinness World Record for the farthest distance traveled by an electric SUV on a single charge.
- The achievement set by the Polestar 3, an electric SUV, has revolutionized the industry, as it now holds the world record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge.
- The record-breaking drive, taking place on UK public roads, showcased the efficiency of the Polestar 3 even under challenging driving conditions, such as variable-speed B-roads and mixed weather.
- With the Polestar 3 achieving a significant milestone in its class, the outdated notion that electric vehicles (EVs) are limited in range has been debunked, highlighting the potential of innovation in the automotive sector.
- The Polestar 3's accomplishment is noteworthy, particularly since it was equipped with standard 20-inch wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tires, demonstrating that practicality and high-performance can coexist in the era of electric vehicles.
