Autocar India Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Longest Journey by Electric Car on Single Charge

Mumbai, September 11, 2024 – Autocar India and Mercedes-Benz India have achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Longest Journey by an Electric Car on a Single Charge. Driving a Mercedes EQS 580, the team covered an impressive 949.0 km from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai without recharging, surpassing the previous record of 916.74 km set by a Ford Mustang Mach E in the UK.

Despite challenging monsoon conditions, roadworks, and even a punctured tire during the drive, the EQS 580’s 107.8kWh battery and aerodynamic efficiency helped set this record. The car exceeded its ARAI-certified range of 857 km by over 10%, maintaining an average speed of 50-60 kph.

Rahul Kakar of Autocar India, the driver, shared the difficulty of this hypermiling journey, calling it the toughest challenge he’s faced. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Autocar India’s Editor Hormazd Sorabjee emphasized how this achievement was a testament to the car’s capabilities.

Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, praised the team for this monumental accomplishment and expressed gratitude to early adopters of BEVs for driving the green transition.