- The Polestar 3 Long range single motor achieved 935.44km on a single charge
- The journey took 22 hours and 57 minutes in mixed weather conditions
- Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100 km
Polestar 3 has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey by an electric SUV on a single charge, travelling a distance of 935.44km, or 581.3 miles.
The electric vehicle (EV), equipped with a long range single motor, is part of a range of large electric SUVs by EV manufacturer Polestar. It outperformed expectations by delivering an extra 12.8 km (8 miles) after showing 0% battery.
Polestar’s CEO, Michael Lohscheller, said the world record was proof that the company is “setting new standards.”
“We are very proud to say we have a world record holder in the Polestar family,” Lohscheller said.
“We will continue to push the boundaries of technology and electric performance.”
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In total, the attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes across UK roads in mixed weather conditions, with professional efficiency drivers behind the wheel in three hour shifts.
The specific car used in the attempt received zero modifications. It was on standard 20-inch wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres, and achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100 km (19.5 kWh /100 miles).
Standardising results using the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test (WLTP), Polestar 3 saw figures of 706 km (438 miles) with 20% of its battery capacity still available.
Matt Galvin, Polestar UK managing director, 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.
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“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.”
This record was adjudicated by Guinness World Record judge, Paulina Sapinska, and supported by the AA. Documentation, including independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS readings and battery level data, was taken by fleet management company Webfleet to help ensure a valid attempt.
Polestar has cars available in 28 markets globally, and has a climate target roadmap to half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 per-vehicle-sold, as well as becoming climate-neutral across its value chain by 2040.
