569 Miles : Bridgestone’s Webfleet Breaks World Record For Longest EV Journey On A Single Charge

Bridgestone tyres Webfleet rode Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV to 569 miles on a single charge to set new World Record.

The drive was completed in over 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 563.97 miles that was set in Hangzhou, China.

EV was fitted with Bridgestone tyres, which was seen as a critical component in the world record attempt.

Webfleet, Bridgestone tyres’ fleet management solution, has set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest journey by an Electric Vehicle (EV) on a single charge after completing a 569.64 (916.74 km) mile-trip around England.

The new benchmark in electric vehicle performance was achieved in a Ford Mach-E SUV fitted with Bridgestone tyres – the latter seen as a critical component in the world record attempt, offering outstanding mileage and low rolling resistance.

Behind the wheels were Webfleet-sponsored drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke, supported by co-pilot Richard Parker of Webfleet, who completed the drive in over 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 563.97 miles that was set in Hangzhou, China.

The record-setting Mach-E used for drive is the Premium Extended Range trim equipped with a 91-kWh battery-pack and boasting a WLTP range of 373 miles.

The EV surpassed expectations, averaging 6.25 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh) on public roads throughout Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire.

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Bridgestone said that the record attempt, done in partnership with AA, was meticulously documented with independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS, and battery level data from Webfleet.

Speaking on the record, Beverley Wise, Webfleet UKI Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said :

“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.”

Driver Kevin Booker says :

“Breaking this record has been an exhilarating journey and a powerful demonstration of what electric vehicles can achieve. It is incredible to see how far we have come with EV technology and efficiency. We hope this inspires more people to consider electric vehicles for their everyday travel.”

Clarke added: “Driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E for such a distance on a single charge was an extraordinary experience. The vehicle’s efficiency and the support from Webfleet’s technology made this possible.”

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