The Guinness World Record for longest journey via an electric car on a single charge has just been broken.
Fleet management solution company, Webfleet and motor manufacturing company Bridgestone achieved this milestone alongside Webfleet-sponsored drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke.
The car, a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV, travelled 569.64 miles (916.74 km) on a single charge.
Beverley Wise, Webfleet UKI Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions said: “This record is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in this endeavour.
“It represents a significant milestone in the electrification of road transport and demonstrates the potential of electric vehicles when supported by innovative Bridgestone tyre design and advanced fleet management technology.”
The record attempt was meticulously documented with independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS, and battery level data from Webfleet.
ZEEKR Autonomous Driving Team, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China broke the previous record of 563.971 miles (907.623 km) last year was.
The vehicle was equipped with a 91kWh battery and boasting a WLTP range of 373 miles, the Mach-E Premium Extended Range SUV RWD Auto, with 18” wheels.
It surpassed expectations, averaging 6.25 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh) on public roads throughout Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire.
The drive, completed over 24 hours, included a mix of urban and rural roads to emulate real-world driving conditions.
Kevin Booker said: “Breaking this record has been an exhilarating journey and a powerful demonstration of what electric vehicles can achieve.
“It is incredible to see how far we have come with EV technology and efficiency. We hope this inspires more people to consider electric vehicles for their everyday travel.”
Sam Clarke added: “Driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E for such a distance on a single charge was an extraordinary experience. The vehicle's efficiency and the support from Webfleet’s technology made this possible.”
Clarke and Booker both hold held previous records for fuel economy and energy consumption in electric vehicles. They have now amassed five and two driving related Guinness World Records titles respectively.
The AA provided official adjudication and its leading EV support services for the record attempt.
Edmund King OBE, AA president, commented: “We are delighted to have supported this incredible achievement with our expert Patrols and backup team.
“The drivers, together with Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bridgestone and Webfleet, have all used their expertise to prove that EVs can go much further than people think.
“Such endeavours are important to show that electric vehicles can be a major part of the future transport mix.”