Polestar 3 sets new Guinness World Record for longest electric SUV range

The Polestar 3 has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge.

The unmodified Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor managed 581.3 miles from a single top-up during a test on UK roads.

The attempt was adjudicated by Guinness World Record judge Paulina Sapinska, who used independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS readings and battery level data provided by Webfleet.

Matt Galvin, Polestar UK Managing director, said: “While Kevin, Sam and Richard 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. For a large luxury SUV to go way beyond a London to Edinburgh distance is truly impressive.

“Add to this rapid charging with up to 250kW allowing a 10-80% charge in 30 minutes, the adage that ‘EVs can’t go far’ has been very much consigned to the history books.”