Zietlow’s journey ended in the dark, in Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, at the 0 KM marker of the Trans-Canada Highway. On his drive, he averaged 246 miles (396 km) between charges, which helped him earn the Guinness World Record for crossing Canada in the fewest charges.
The record may be of particular importance in Canada, the second-largest country on earth by area. Studies suggest that EV consideration is waning in the country as prices for the vehicles rise, and its charging infrastructure lags behind America’s.
“Volkswagen’s ID.4 SUV proved to be the ideal companion for their adventure,” the automaker wrote in a statement, “providing the comfort, space and range necessary to tackle the thousands of kilometers separating the country’s east and west coast.”
Zietlow, a native of Germany, has been driving with Volkswagen since 2005. In that time, he has seen 110 countries, earned at least five Guinness World Records, and driven across several continents in the brand’s vehicles.
In 2021, he set a world record for driving 35,770 miles (57,566 km) continuously through all 48 continental U.S. states in an electric vehicle. The trip took 97 days, and he visited more than 628 VW dealers along the way.
Not tired of seeing the inside of an ID.4, Zietlow now plans to drive from Victoria to St. John's, visiting all 145 VW dealerships in Canada.
Source: Carscoops
