Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks world record for longest EV journey on a single charge

A Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV has just set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an EV on a single charge. 

Fleet management firm Webfleet announced the new record on August 6 – revealing that the Mach-E traveled a whopping 916.74km (569.64 miles) on a single charge. 

The car was fitted with 18” Bridgestone tires and drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke were behind the wheel for the impressive feat. 

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A new EV record has been set thanks to the Mach-E

With the industry steering toward EVs, we’re seeing more and more advancements and improvements in battery technology. 

A UK start-up recently unveiled its electric car battery that charges in under five minutes while scientists in the US were able to use a compound found in shellfish to power batteries. 

Now, a brand new Guinness World Record has been set thanks to the team at Webfleet and the Mach-E. 

The record-breaking journey took place across 24 hours and saw the drivers travel along urban and rural roads across Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Cambridgeshire in the UK. 

“Breaking this record has been an exhilarating journey and a powerful demonstration of what electric vehicles can achieve,” Booker said in a statement. 

“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.”

The record has been branded an ‘incredible achievement’

The Mach-E Premium Extended Range SUV RWD Auto was equipped with a 91kWh battery and a WLTP range of 600km (373 miles), which during the trip surpassed expectations by averaging 10km (6.25 miles) per kilowatt hour (kWh). 

The new record of 916.74km was independently verified using GPS, video footage, odometer readings, and battery level data and was officially adjudicated by AA. 

It smashed the prior record of 907.62km (563.97 miles) set in Hangzhou, China.

“We are delighted to have supported this incredible achievement with our expert Patrols and backup team,” said Edmund King OBE, AA president.

“The drivers, together with Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bridgestone and Webfleet, have all used their expertise to prove that EVs can go much further than people think. Such endeavors are important to show that electric vehicles can be a major part of the future transport mix.”