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Economic Times
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
This electric car just drove into the history books with a range that will blow your mind, and it's an SUV
Longest range electric SUV Polestar 3: There's a new Guinness World Record, and it may revolutionize the way you perceive electric SUVs. A Polestar 3 recently traveled 581.3 miles on a single charge in the UK, which is the longest distance ever covered by an electric SUV, as per a report. The record-setting run took place using the long-range single-motor version of the Polestar 3, a choice taken since dual-motor setups tend to consume more energy, as reported by Auto Week. What made this drive even more remarkable is that it wasn't a controlled lab test or a slow crawl, it was a true endurance challenge, lasting 22 hours and 57 minutes, according to the report. Drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker rotated every three hours, tackling a mix of weather including rain, on typical UK roads, as per the Auto Week one point, the SUV reached its official WLTP range figure of 438 miles and still had 20% battery left, according to the Auto Week report. Even more surprising was that, when the car's range indicator hit zero, it kept going for another eight miles before finally running out of power, as per the report. ALSO READ: AT&T customers may get $7,500 in a $175 million settlement — see if you are eligible and how to file fast Polestar UK Managing Director, Matt Galvin highlighted that "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," as quoted by Auto Week. Galvin emphasised that, "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," as quoted in the some hypermiling attempts that use specially modified tires or extreme driving tactics, this vehicle equipped with Michelin Sport 4 EV tires on 20-inch wheels, according to the Auto Week report. ALSO READ: Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler quits suddenly, stock jumps 9% as Shrisha Radhakrishna steps in as new president The record was verified by Guinness World Records judge Paulina Sapinska and supported by detailed GPS, odometer, and battery data, as per the Auto Week said, "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," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: Mystery Bitcoin investor turns $50 into millions with mind-blowing 59,999,900% return - here's his story To put the achievement into perspective, the official EPA range for the US-market Polestar 3 single motor is 350 miles, which is a conservative estimate compared to the WLTP figure of 438 miles, as reported by Auto Week. This real-world drive pushed the car even further, demonstrating how much range an electric SUV can deliver outside of standard testing cycles, according to the report. Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said that, "This official Guinness World Record for range is another proof point that Polestar 3 is setting new standards," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: As the July jobs report paints a grim picture, 114 companies plan layoffs in August - is yours on the list? This record-breaking run adds to a growing list of impressive long-distance EV achievements, which includes a recent record by the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck, which covered more than 1,000 miles on a single charge, which was more than double its estimated range, as reported by Auto the Polestar 3 modified for the test?Nope, it was a standard production model with regular Michelin EV tires, as per the Auto Week report. How far did the Polestar 3 drive on a single charge? It drove 581.3 miles (935.5 km), a new Guinness World Record for an electric SUV, as per the Auto Week report.
Mid East Info
a day ago
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Polestar 3 sets Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge - Middle East Business News and Information
New unmodified Polestar 3 Long range Single motor achieves 935.44 km (581.3 miles) on a single charge on UK public roads • Record officially recognised by Guinness Book of World Records • Real-world journey took 22 hours and 57 minutes and the Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100 km ,19.5 kWh/100 miles Dubai, UAE – August 2025: Polestar's large electric SUV, the Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. Achieving 935.44 km (581.3 miles), 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/100 km (19.5 kWh /100 miles). The 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 706 km (438 miles) with 20% of its battery capacity still available and delivered an extra 12.8 km (8 miles) after showing 0% 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.' Matt Galvin, Polestar UK Managing Director says: '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. 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-inch wheels fitted with standard Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. The attempt was supported by the AA. About Polestar: Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Polestar is scheduled to expand into additional markets in 2025. Polestar plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by 2026. Polestar 2, the electric performance fastback, launched in 2019. Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, launched in late 2022and Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed, launched in 2023. Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon. The Polestar 0 project supports the company's ambitious goal of creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030. The research initiative also aims to create a sense of urgency to act on the climate crisis, by challenging employees, suppliers and the wider automotive industry, to drive towards zero. Visit: or Facebook: About Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility: Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility is a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim Group, dedicated to promoting and advancing sustainable mobility solutions in the UAE and across the Middle East. The division is focused on the distribution and sale of electric and hybrid vehicles, charging infrastructure, and related services. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility aims to accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in the region, reducing the carbon footprint and promoting a cleaner and greener future. The company is the exclusive distributor of Polestar and BYD electric vehicles in the UAE, offering a range of models that cater to different needs and budgets. In addition to offering electric vehicles, Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility provides a comprehensive range of services that includes charging solutions, after-sales support, and financing options.
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Polestar 3 breaks a world record for EV range
Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. '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,' said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Polestar 3 breaks a world record for EV range
Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. Supplied Credit: CarExpert '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,' said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback. MORE: Everything PolestarMORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Polestar 3 breaks a world record for EV range
Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. "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," said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback. MORE: Everything PolestarMORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. "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," said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback. MORE: Everything PolestarMORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. "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," said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback. MORE: Everything PolestarMORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Swedish brand Polestar has a set a new world record for a production electric SUV on a single battery charge. The record run was carried out in the UK, where three professional drivers covered 935.44km in a Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor SUV. It knocks off the previous EV SUV record set by a Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2024 – also set in the UK – of 916.74km but still trails the outright Guinness World Record for distance covered on a single charge by an EV. That was set only weeks before the Polestar's run, with a team in Germany covering 1205km on a single charge in a Lucid Air GT sedan. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The new SUV result easily beat the Polestar 3's official 706km (WLTP) range, with 20 per cent battery charge remaining when the team reached the official distance. It also recorded energy efficiency of 12.1kWh/100km, bettering the official WLTP figure of 17.6-20.3kWh/100km. The record-setting Polestar also travelled 12.8km after its official distance-to-empty hit zero and was completely standard, including its factory-fitted 20-inch 'Aero' alloy wheels and Michelin Sport 4 EV tyres. Video footage, odometer readings, GPS and battery levels were independently monitored throughout the attempt, which took 22 hours and 57 minutes. "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," said Polestar UK managing director Matt Galvin in a statement. Priced from $116,745 before on-road costs in Australia, the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor uses a 220kW/490Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, with a 111kWh lithium-ion battery. It also boasts a 7.8-second 0-100km/h time and top speed of 180km/h. It's not the first record Polestar has set in 2025, with the brand recording its best-ever H1 (January-June) global sales this year. Sales of the Polestar 3 in Australia have trailed the more affordable Polestar 2 and the newer Polestar 4 so far this year, sitting 53rd on the EV sales charts with 101 sales to the end of June. The Model Y remains the best-selling EV in Australia, although it was beaten for the month of July by the BYD Sealion 7. Overall, Polestar's local sales were up 23.6 per cent in the first half of 2025, a trend the brand carried into July with a 123.3 per cent year-on-year gain. The Polestar 7 – a compact electric SUV – has been confirmed, with production scheduled to start in Slovakia in 2028. Before then, Polestar will introduce the Polestar 5, a sleek, full-size fastback. MORE: Everything PolestarMORE: Australia's best-selling EVs for the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from:
