- Unmodified Polestar 3 achieves 935.44km on a single charge on public roads.
- Recognised by Guinness Book of World Records.
- Journey took 22 hours and 57 minutes.
The Polestar 3 has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. Achieving 935.44km, the Long Range Single Motor model ousted the previous record-holder, the Ford Mustang Mach-E (916.72km).
The attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes to complete, in mixed weather conditions including rain. The Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km. Professional "efficiency drivers" Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker switched every 3 hours to maintain alertness.
The Polestar 3 achieved its WLTP figure of 706km with 20% of its battery capacity still available and delivered an extra 12.8km after showing 0% battery – but still reached a charger before ultimately stopping.
The production-standard SUV was adjudicated by Guinness World Records judge, Paulina Sapinska, with Webfleet providing documentation and independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS readings, and battery level data.
The car received zero modifications for the attempt and was on standard 20-inch wheels fitted with standard Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor is available in New Zealand as the entry point to the lineup, with 220kW/490Nm and a 111kWh battery. It starts at $149,990.
