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The Ford Mustang Mach-E has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest trip taken in a production EV on a single charge, travelling 932.84km over 24 hours. The vehicle used for the record run was the Premium extended-range model, with a 91kWh battery and a single rear mounted electric motor. The car averaged 10.05km per kWh, exceeding its WLTP rating, and continued to travel 33.8km even after the battery showed zero per cent charge. The Mach-E’s average speed during the trip was not disclosed. Other recent long-distance EV achievements include the Mercedes-Benz EQXX concept and the Nio ET7 sedan. The Mach-E Premium is available in Australia for $86,990 before on-road costs.
Brands mentioned: Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nio, Bridgestone, WebFleet, Zeekr.
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