“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,” said Kevin Booker, one of the driver’s who helped to achieve the record.The AA provided official adjudication and its leading EV support services for the record attempt.
World record for longest EV trip on a single charge is hit
The Guinness world record for the longest journey by electric car on a single charge has been broken at 569.64 miles.
Webfleet, fleet management solutions company, achieved the record on an EV equipped with a 91kWh battery and boasting a WLTP range of 373 miles.
The drive, completed over 24 hours, included a mix of urban and rural roads to emulate real-world driving conditions.
Bridgestone tyres were seen as a critical component in the world record attempt, offering outstanding mileage and low rolling resistance.
