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The team drove a Ford Mach-E Premium Extended Range RWD for 24 hours, covering 569.64 miles (916.74 km). This beats the previous record of 563.97 miles (907.62 km) set in Hangzhou, China.
Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke took turns behind the wheel, with Richard Parker as co-pilot. They drove through Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Cambridgeshire on a mix of urban and rural roads to mimic real-world conditions.
The team used several methods to prove their feat. They collected independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS data, and battery level information from Webfleet.
Bridgestone tyres, engineered to minimise rolling resistance, helped optimise the range of the record-breaking Ford Mustang Mach‑E.
The Mach-E they used comes with a 91 kWh battery and a WLTP range of 373 miles (600 km). To squeeze out extra miles, the team made a couple of changes. They swapped the standard 19-inch wheels for 18-inch ones and used Bridgestone's low-rolling resistance tires.
These tweaks helped the car achieve an impressive efficiency of 6.25 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh). That's nearly double its official range.
“This record is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in this endeavour,” said Beverley Wise, Webfleet UKI Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. “It represents a significant milestone in the electrification of road transport and demonstrates the potential of electric vehicles when supported by innovative Bridgestone tyre design and advanced fleet management technology.”
However, Guinness World Records might not agree with this claim. They currently list a different vehicle as the record holder. A car called muc022, built by students, reportedly traveled 1599.27 miles (2573.79 km) on a single charge in 2023. But it's worth noting that this wasn't a production EV like the Mustang.
Clarke and Booker both hold held previous records for fuel economy and energy consumption in electric vehicles. They have now amassed five and two driving related Guinness World Records titles respectively.
Source: Bridgestone
