- Details of the Record Drive
- Performance and Energy Efficiency
- Key Technical and Design Specifications
- Significance and Impact
- Summary Table of Key Specs
The production model Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor, unmodified, set a new Guinness World Record by traveling 935.44 km (581.3 miles) on a single charge on UK public roads. The journey took 22 hours and 57 minutes under mixed weather conditions, including rain.
Details of the Record Drive
Distance covered: 935.44 kilometers on a single charge.
Duration: 22 hours and 57 minutes.
Driving conditions: Mixed weather with rain.
Vehicle: Standard Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor riding on 20-inch wheels with Michelin Sport 4 EV tires.
Drivers: Three professional drivers alternated every three hours to maintain focus.
Verification: Guinness World Records adjudicator oversaw the attempt, using video recordings, odometer data, GPS tracking, and battery level data.
Performance and Energy Efficiency
Energy consumption: 12.1 kWh per 100 kilometers.
The vehicle reached its official WLTP range of 706 km with 20% battery remaining and continued for an additional 12.8 km after the battery indicator showed zero.
Battery: 400V lithium-ion with a gross capacity of 111 kWh and about 107 kWh usable.
Motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 295 hp and 490 Nm torque.
Charging: Supports AC charging up to 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 250 kW, with a 10-80% charge time of about 30 minutes.
Key Technical and Design Specifications
Real-world range: Up to 765 km in mild conditions, reduced in cold weather.
Performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in approximately 7.8 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km/h.
Exterior design: Built on the SPA2 platform shared with the Volvo EX90, approximately 4.9 meters long, featuring integrated front and rear aero wings for improved airflow, and a drag coefficient of 0.29.
Storage: 90-liter front trunk and 484 liters of cargo space with rear seats up.
Interior technology: Six color-coordinated sustainable themes, optional animal-welfare-certified Nappa leather, black ash wood, aluminum trim, and a 1,610-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 25 speakers.
Significance and Impact
The record surpasses official WLTP and EPA ratings, showcasing real-world battery management and energy efficiency advances.
Use of an unmodified production vehicle and independent verification enhance the credibility of the achievement.
Highlights the increasing practicality of long-distance travel in electric SUVs, supporting the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transportation.
Summary Table of Key Specs
The Polestar 3, with its elegant design, advanced technology, and outstanding environmental performance, has demonstrated that electric SUVs can cover very long distances on a single charge. This achievement redefines electric mobility, offering a practical and efficient solution for long-distance travel while maintaining comfort and sustainability.
It reflects the future of electric transportation, combining performance, comfort, and sustainability in a production-ready vehicle with no special modifications needed.
