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Polestar 3 breaks Guinness World Record for longest EV journey

Polestar’s large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has achieved the longest journey travelled by an electric SUV, on a single charge, to date.

15/08/2025 16:59:45

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Achieving 935.44km, the recently launched long-range, single-motor variant was pushed to its limits.

The attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes to complete in mixed weather conditions including rain and the Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100km.

The professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker switched every three
hours to maintain alertness.

The Polestar 3 achieved its WLTP figure of 706km with 20 percent of its battery capacity still available and delivered an extra 12.8km after showing zero percent battery – but the Polestar 3 reached a charger before ultimately stopping.

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller says: “We are very proud to say
we have a world record holder in the Polestar family!

“This official Guinness World Record for range is another proof point that Polestar 3 is setting new standards. We will continue to push the boundaries of technology and electric performance.”

“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,” added Matt Galvin, Polestar UK Managing Director.

“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.”

The production-standard SUV was adjudicated by Guinness World Records’ own judge, Paulina Sapinska, with Webfleet providing meticulously documented 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” wheels fitted with standard Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. The attempt was supported by the AA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.