Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets a new record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car: 5,573.9 metres

The Porsche Taycan has secured a new Guinness World Record after completing an extreme, 2,783-kilometre journey that saw it go from the lowest natural point in China to the top of one of the world’s highest national highways.

The 10-day challenge began at Ayding Lake, at an altitude of minus 218.845 metres, and ended with the successful summiting of Hongtu Daban, at 5,355.134 metres above sea level.

The record-breaking altitude difference of 5,573.979 meters brought with it dramatic changes in temperature, air pressure, geological conditions and other natural surprises. From surface temperatures of 70°C to frozen, icy roads; from bustling cities to a 5,000 meter high no man's land. As the Porsche team described their impressions, this trip provided them with one unique experience after another.

Photos show the Taycan Cross Turismo scooting across the lakebed as well as notable landmarks such as the Tarim Poplar Forest, Tomur Grand Canyon, and various roads used for the trip.

As you can imagine, charging stations were hard to come by in some areas. It took four days to traverse a 760-km stretch of "no man's land" in the Kunlun and Tianshan mountains. That's not exactly a stellar pace, but with the help of EnjoyElec for juice in varying weather conditions, the off-road-themed car made the trip. Through it all, Porsche says the Taycan's 800V architecture was able to charge at the upper limits.

Source: Porsche