Polestar 3 sets world record for electric SUV range with 580-mile trip

The Polestar 3 has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric SUV on a single charge, covering 581.3 miles on UK public roads. This unmodified production model, specifically the Long Range single-motor version with a 107kWh battery and 295 bhp rear-axle motor, surpassed the previous electric SUV record of 569.64 miles held by the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The journey, which took nearly 23 hours and included a mix of urban, rural, and varied road types, exceeded the Polestar 3’s official WLTP range of 438 miles by a significant margin, achieving an efficiency of 5.13 miles per kilowatt-hour (19.5 kWh/100 miles). This achievement highlights the Polestar 3’s efficiency and real-world capability, dispelling common doubts about EV range, especially for larger SUVs. The record is distinct from recent milestones set by General Motors, whose 2026 Chevrolet