Ford’s latest all-electric model, the new Mustang Mach-E, broke the Guinness World Record (GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ™) after its outstanding economy in the route between John O’Groats and Land’s End.
The record for the lowest consumption in an electric car was based on confirmed data from an independent body that showed that the Ford Mustang Mach-E traveled more than 10.52 kilometers per kilowatt hour (kWh).
With an available battery capacity of 88kWh, the recorded power consumption equals a range of more than 805 km, adding more than 195 km to the official 610 km range of the Mustang Mach-E – and tripling the GUINNDS WORLD REC target this new electric vehicle record.
The record performance on the longest voyage on British soil required a stop for less than 45 minutes.
Starting at John O’Groats on a full charge and covering 1,352 kilometers to Land’s End – a distance almost equivalent to climbing Mount Everest – it took only two major charging stops in Wigan (North West England) and Cullompton (Devon).
The Ford Mustang Mach-E team wanted to create a new milestone in energy consumption for electric vehicles, thus reassuring those with autonomy anxiety. Having easily traveled a route with short stops for charging, the Mustang Mach-E proves its practicality and viability in everyday use.
With the Traffic Code favoring a break of at least 15 minutes after a two-hour drive, the record shows that drivers who follow road safety rules take longer rest periods than are required to charge their car.
The members of the team that broke the world record – Paul Clifton, BBC BBC correspondent, and co-drivers Fergal McGrath and Kevin Booker, who have already achieved economy records with diesel vehicles – said: “This record proves that electric cars are now sustainable for everyone. Not just for short urban trips to work or shopping, or as second-hand vehicles, but for use in real life on long trips from one end of the country to the other. We have proved that with this car, we have reached the turning point.
“The autonomy and performance of the Ford Mustang Mach-E make it an everyday car, suitable even for unpredictable travel developments. “We did a full day test of a total distance of 400 km and we still had 45% of the battery charge on our return.”
The 150kW fast charge of the rear-wheel drive Mustang Mach-E in the extended range version – which set the record – adds about 118 km of autonomy with 10 minutes of charging.
Receiving the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD Ford on behalf of Ford, UK Electricity Officer Tim Nicklin said:
Ford’s Go Electric * report on consumer perceptions reveals that many believe that the average range of a purely electric car is less than 240 kilometers. “Since Mach-E can achieve more than three times the distance in the hands of professionals, it can easily offer its official price of autonomy to its owners – and relieve them of any stress.”
The team that broke the world record with the Ford Mustang Mach-E was supported on its overnight trip from the end of Scotland to the west end of Cornwall by the holders of the title Patrols of the Year and those in charge of the road sector support and rehabilitation, Ben Sheridan and Simon Blake respectively, with co-drivers Vince Crane and Dave Baker.
The main charging stations used, operated by BP pulse in Wigan and the Ionity consortium in Cullompton, belong to a network of over 15,000 charging points, and are located, navigated and paid for using the Ford Pass app. .
Official record breaking
The lowest energy consumption by driving an electric car from John O’Groats to Land’s End is 10.52 kilometers per kWh, and was achieved by Kevin Booker, Paul Clifton (UK) and Fergal McGrath (Ireland) in 3-4 July 2021.
Lowest energy consumption driving from John O’Groats to Land’s End – electric car | Guinness World Record
* Ford Electric Go report: https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/Europe/en/2021/05/Ford-electric-document.pdf
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1 Ford test data based on the rolling start method.
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3 For use on the track only.
4 The prices of fuel / energy consumption, CO2 emissions and electrical autonomy have been measured in accordance with the technical requirements and specifications of the European Directives (EU) 715/2007 and 2017/1151 after the last modification. Current, standard test procedures allow comparisons between different vehicle types and different manufacturers.
5 Expected autonomy and charging times based on manufacturer test results and autonomy calculation methods according to WLTP. The kilometers added to the range are based on the first 10 minutes of charging, from the start of charging. Charging speed decreases as the battery approaches its maximum capacity. Your results may vary depending on peak charging times and battery charge status. Actual autonomy varies depending on conditions such as exogenous factors, driving style, vehicle maintenance, age and lithium ion battery status.
6 Calculated through the maximum performance of electric motors with maximum battery power. Your results may differ. The maximum value of 487 PS is offered for 5 seconds.
7 Do not drive abstract. Use systems with voice commands where possible and not handheld devices while driving.
8 Measurement according to V210-2.
9 Driver support systems are complementary and do not replace the attention or judgment of the driver, who remains fully responsible for the control of the vehicle. They do not replace safe driving. Refer to the Instruction Manual for details and restrictions.
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