Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new world record for EV efficiency

The Ford Mustang Mach-E was driven at a consistent pace of 50 km/h and the entire journey was completed in 27 hours.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has set a new Guinness World Record for EV efficiency. The electric SUV averaged 10.7 km per kWh on a 1,777 km journey from John O' Groats to Land's End in the UK.

The record attempt took place on July 3. The electric SUV was driven by three BBC transport correspondents - Paul Clifton, Fergal McGrath and Kevin Brooker, who also hold the world records for petrol and diesel efficiency between them.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E was driven at a consistent pace of 50 km/h and the entire journey was completed in 27 hours. The Mach-E was charged only twice during the attempt, spending a combined time of 45 minutes being plugged in.

The Mach-E used in the world record run is a rear-wheel-drive extended range version. It comes powered by an 88 kWh battery pack. While the Ford Mustang Mach-E has an official 621 km range (WLTP cycle), the effective range during the attempt was boosted to more than 800 km, by driving conservatively.

Source: Autocar UK