Swedish performance brand Polestar has driven its new electric SUV into the record books by covering an astonishing 581.3 miles (approximately 935 kilometres) on a single charge—setting a new benchmark for production electric vehicles. The attempt, which took place in June 2025 on a mix of highways and country roads, saw a team of drivers pilot a long-range, single-motor Polestar 3 for nearly 23 hours without stopping to recharge. The SUV surpassed the previous record held by a Ford Mustang Mach-E (569 miles) by more than 12 miles, demonstrating how quickly EV range is evolving.
The record-breaking vehicle was equipped with a 107 kWh battery pack and a 295 bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels. To maximise efficiency, the drivers maintained moderate speeds, used regenerative braking strategically and avoided harsh acceleration. The Polestar 3 achieved an impressive average of 5.13 miles per kWh during the run. After covering the company’s official WLTP-rated range of 438 miles, the SUV still had about 20 per cent battery remaining. Even more astonishingly, the car continued to drive an additional eight miles after the dashboard indicated zero per cent charge, only coming to a halt at 581.3 miles.
The effort highlights how software updates and careful driving can extract significant range beyond official figures. Polestar engineers point out that the single-motor variant used for the attempt will soon be available to customers, offering not just long range but also premium comfort and cutting-edge safety features. As charging infrastructure expands and battery technology improves, such achievements help to dispel range anxiety among potential EV buyers. For Indian consumers watching global EV trends, the Polestar 3’s feat signals a future where long family road trips in electric cars may soon be possible without frequent charging stops. While Polestar does not currently sell vehicles in India, the technology and lessons from this record run are likely to influence models that will reach our shores in the coming years.
