This Electric SUV set a World Record for Longest Journey On A Single Charge... here's how far it went
A new world record has been set for the longest journey by an electric SUV on a single charge.
A new Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor was driven 581.3 miles on UK roads, 143 miles more than a single charge should take it.
And the unmodified, large SUV's real-world journey – which took 22 hours and 57 minutes – has been officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Driven by professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker, the Polestar 3 - which starts from just shy of £70,000 - achieved its WLTP figure of 438 miles with 20 per cent of its battery capacity still available.
It even delivered eight further miles after showing 0 per cent battery - but the Polestar 3 reached a charger before ultimately stopping.
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The Polestar 3 has set the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge - 581.3 miles. It was driven by Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker
Polestar, based in Sweden, is principally owned by Chinese automotive baron Li Shufu, while a stake is also held by Volvo.
The range test was adjudicated by Guinness World Records' own judge Paulina Sapinska with Webfleet providing meticulously documented video footage.
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