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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.
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 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.”
Driving an electric car certainly feels different the first time round. Most notably an electric car is almost silent, with noise from the motor only noticeable at speed, and traditional wind and tyre noise created. Other than that, EVs drive in a similar way to conventional car with an automatic transmission, and are very easy to drive. But better than an automatic, they have lots of ‘torque’ from a standing start, which means that they are very responsive with even standard EV models having quick acceleration.
Most EVs can range from anywhere between 80 to 370 miles depending on the model and drivetrain. The Mustang Mach-E; Ford’s first all-electric SUV, has a range of 379 miles on 1 single charge. Whereas the Kuga plug in hybrid is able to drive 40 miles in full electric mode (when not using its petrol engine), when both petrol and electric motors are used in harmony, both mileage and miles per gallon figures increase.
At present, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the only model offering electric-only performance, with the Kuga, Puma and Mondeo offering a plug in hybrid alternative engine.
The hybrid selection of models available from Ford includes the Puma, Kuga, Mondeo, Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom and Transit Van. Both the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta hybrids will be on sale later in 2020 too.
Yes. The Ford Kuga, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models are all available with plug-in hybrid technology.
Like all manufacturers, Ford is playing its part in reducing CO2 levels caused by vehicles. Through the development of all-electric models, the marque is able to deliver zero emissions models that have minimal impact on the environment.
The Ford commercial vehicles currently offering hybrid technology are the Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom and Transit Van.
The answer is typically ‘less than in a petrol or diesel car’ as fuel costs for a petrol or diesel car are usually in the range 10-15 p/mile, and only 3-4 p/mile for a home-charged pure-EV. Depending on the drivetrain and model, each will have different costs per trip, depending on where it is charged, and how efficient the EV is compared to other electric models.
