Lucid Air's 750-mile single charge run shatters EV range world record

The Lucid Air Grand Touring has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance driven by a production electric vehicle on a single charge, traveling 1,205 kilometers (just under 749 miles) on public roads from St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Munich, Germany. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 1,045 kilometers (649 miles) set in June 2025. The route was carefully selected to include diverse real-world driving conditions such as mountain passes, high-speed highways, and secondary roads, highlighting the vehicle’s capabilities beyond controlled test environments. A key factor in the record was the significant altitude drop of about 4,300 feet, which allowed extensive use of regenerative braking to recharge the 112 kWh battery pack during the descent. The Lucid Air Grand Touring’s officially rated range under the WLTP standard is 960 kilometers (596 miles), meaning the record run exceeded this by 245 kilometers (152 miles). The vehicle features a dual-motor,