The Porsche Taycan has claimed a new Guinness World Record with an epic journey across America.
Travelling from Los Angeles, California, to New York City, the all-electric Taycan set a record for the amount of time it spent charging.
To cover the 2,835-mile journey, the Taycan required just two hours and 30 minutes connected to charging devices.
Fast charging for the win
Porsche’s achievement comes just months after the same Guinness World Record was broken. In November 2021, a Kia EV6 completed the trans-American trip, requiring seven hours and 10 minutes of charging.
The Electrify America CCS DC rapid-charging network allowed Porsche to shave almost five hours off the record. Electrify America, and the European Ionity network, offer more than 4,800 charging points across the world.
This includes 350kW devices, which offer ultra-fast charging capability.
“Comparing charging performance from a variety of EVs I have driven to date, the Taycan sets the bar,” said the car’s driver, Wayne Gerdes. “The first time I charged on a 350kW charger, 6-82 percent occurred in just 22 minutes.”
Another record for the collection
Gerdes has previously set multiple Guinness World Records for driving efficiency. This EV challenge required him to plan a route using the Electrify America app. He also benefited from Plug-and-Charge capabilities for the majority of the trip.
Porsche supplied Gerdes with a standard 2021 Taycan, equipped with the 93kWh Performance Battery Plus. Adaptive Cruise Control and Porsche Electric Sport Sound were added to make the journey more enjoyable.
Last month the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo off-road estate set a different Guinness World Record. Gaining 4,842.967 metres, the Cross Turismo now has the official title for the greatest altitude change ever achieved by an electric car.
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