From Autoweek · Mark Vaughn · · 1m 10s
Zero Electric Motorcycle Sets New World Record for Range
Zero electric motorcycle breaks world record with 271.2-mile range ride.
In brief
Zero electric motorcycle breaks world record with 271.2-mile range ride. Zero DS electric motorcycle set a new world record for range at 271.2 miles on a single charge, surpassing previous record by 78.168 miles. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Zero Sets New Range Record
Zero electric motorcycle set a new world record for range at 271.2 miles on a single charge.
“An electric Zero DS has set a new Guiness World Record for the longest journey by an electric motorbike on a single charge, covering 271.2 miles on a single battery charge”
Record Surpasses Previous by 78 Miles
The record surpasses the previous record of 193.053 miles by 78.168 miles, more than 40 percent.
“The achievement surpasses the previous record of 193.053 miles by 78.168 miles, more than 40 percent”
Ride Details
The journey covered 271.2 miles from French-Italian Alpine region to Mediterranean coast, crossing mountain passes.
“The record-setting ride took the Zero DS from the French-Italian Alpine region to the Mediterranean coast, crossing mountain passes and winding through towns and villages”
Power Tank Adds Capacity
The Zero DS uses a 15.6-kWh battery with optional Power Tank adding 3.6 kWh for total 19.2 kWh capacity.
“The DS provides a city range of 155 miles (SAE J2982 rated) on its 15.6-kWh battery, while the Power Tank adds 3.6 kWh, bringing total battery capacity to 19.2 kWh”
Elevation Challenge
The ride started at 1,850 meters elevation in France, meaning most of the journey was downhill.
“According to google, which is infallible, Vars is located at an elevation of 1,850 meters, or 6,070 feet”
Slow Speed and Rain
The rider maintained an average speed of 32 mph and completed the final 62 miles in heavy rain.
“Verstaen also aimed for an average speed of 32 mph. So kinda slow. The final 62 miles completed in pouring rain”
Record Validated
The ride was tracked by GPS and independently verified by Guinness World Records.
“The journey was tracked by GPS and independently verified by Guiness World Records”
The one thing
Zero DS electric motorcycle set a new world record for range at 271.2 miles on a single charge, surpassing previous record by 78.168 miles.
