How far will an electric van get you? Thanks to Webfleet — a fleet management solution under the Bridgestone umbrella — and a new Guinness World Record, we know that a Fiat E-Scudo can run for 311.18 miles on a single charge.

This record was set by Kevin Booker, Sam Clarke, and Fergal McGrath, driving a standard E-Scudo electric van fitted with Bridgestone’s energy-efficient Duravis tyres — a critical component in the world record attempt, offering outstanding mileage and low rolling resistance.

A combination of video footage, GPS data, odometer readings, and battery level details, all independently verified, confirmed the achievement. The compact van, boasting a 75kWh battery with an official range of 205 miles, managed an efficiency of 4.5 miles per kWh. This efficiency was recorded over a circular route that spanned Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire, taking in urban and rural roads in a journey lasting 13 hours and nine minutes.

Fiat E-Scudo record mileage on a single charge

“We’re thrilled to have become a Guinness World Record title holder,” exclaimed Beverley Wise, Webfleet regional director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. “The previous record of 258.85 miles was set in the US; bringing it to the UK is symbolic of our nationwide commitment to become a global leader in e-mobility. The record demonstrates not only the capabilities of electric vans and advanced Bridgestone tyre technology for businesses and urban mobility but also the impact that drivers can have on electric vehicle energy consumption.”

Damien Dally, Fiat UK managing director, said: “We are delighted that the Fiat E-Scudo has registered its first ever Guinness World Records title, and an impressive one at that, as the furthest distance ever travelled by a van on a single charge. E-Scudo already has a range of 205 miles, which is perfect for businesses wanting to make the switch to electric, and this shows when driven efficiently just how much further the van can go beyond its WLTP range.”

Fiat E-Scudo record mileage on a single charge

McGrath and Booker aren’t strangers to the world of records, having previously set records for fuel economy in petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as energy consumption in electric cars. McGrath now holds six driving-related Guinness World Records titles, while Booker has picked up four records. This record gets Clarke off the mark with his first title.

McGrath said: “The reduction of carbon emissions and improvement of air quality are among the highest priorities for governments all over the world, especially in cities where air pollution is the worst. We are seeing the recent expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone, for example, from 23rd August 2023. Trucks and vans are predominantly powered by diesel, and so it is important that the transition to pure electric with zero tailpipe emissions is as smooth as possible.

“By achieving this Guinness World Records title, we are hoping to demonstrate that pure electric commercial vehicles can meet and exceed customer requirements in the real world, especially in large towns and cities.”

Fiat E-Scudo record mileage on a single charge

The record attempt also had the backing of the AA, with its president, Edmund King OBE, expressing his pleasure over the organisation’s role in official adjudication and providing leading EV support services for this milestone.

“A huge well done to the Webfleet team for achieving the Guinness World Records title and showing us what’s possible in terms of EV range and how drivers can impact range,” said King. “The achievement is all the more impressive being conducted in a van. We know range anxiety is a concern for some drivers, so demonstrating how far electric vehicles can run on one charge is hugely positive.”

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