Ars lately reviewed the Polestar 3, a big electric SUV made by the performance-oriented affiliate of Volvo. Especially its driving dynamics, this large Polestar has much to admire; it is sufficiently sharp to cause Porsche some worry. Its reluctance to drive at a slower speed, however, was among the few characteristics that were found a bit less appealing.
Much like a racehorse anxious to run, the twin-motor Polestar 3 was wanting to release great force with little pedal engagement, therefore needing some time and careful work to get used to its response. Three excellent efficiency drivers, Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker, managed 581.3 miles (935.4 km) in 22 hours and 57 minutes, a phenomenal feat.
This Polestar 3’s accomplishment equals an efficiency rating of 5.1 miles per kWh (12.1 kWh/100 km), more than 40% better than what I felt during ordinary driving in the twin-motor model. “We are very proud to say we have a world record holder in the Polestar family! This official Guinness World Record for range is another proof point that Polestar 3 is setting new standards. We will continue to push the boundaries of technology and electric performance,” said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller.
Although Booker, Clarke, and Parker traveled a great distance on one charge, the title of ‘longest EV drive on a single charge’ is somewhat unclear. The Polestar 3 was absolutely normal here, fitted with stock tires. Still, it is possible to travel even longer distances if one is ready to make changes. Chevrolet revealed just last week that it had equipped one of its Silverado EV 2026 trucks with worn, very over-inflated tires, thus allowing it to cover 1,059 miles (1,704 km) across the Detroit region. The truck sports a whopping 205 kWh battery. Forty drivers were needed for this project; like the Polestar 3, the average speed sustained was under 25 mph (40 km/h).
