THE LONGEST ICE DRIFT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE 🌍⚡
The Porsche Taycan GTS has once again made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous ice drift performed by a 100% electric vehicle. The feat was accomplished by instructor Jens Richter, who guided the sports car through a 17.503-kilometer drift on a 59-meter diameter circuit in the frozen region of Lapland, Finland. 🏁❄️
AN EXTREME TEST IN HARSH CONDITIONS 🌡️🚘
The challenge began on January 14, 2025, under freezing temperatures and rapidly deteriorating ice. On his first attempt, Richter managed to keep the Taycan drifting for 11 kilometers, but worsening track conditions forced the test to be halted. However, the Porsche Experience team refused to give up and adjusted their strategy. 📈💡
For the second attempt, the team opted for shorter studded tires, improving grip and allowing the Taycan GTS to achieve the record-breaking feat. Over 46 minutes, the electric sports car completed 132 uninterrupted laps, surpassing the previous record of 14.809 kilometers. 🚀🏆
TECHNOLOGY AND PRECISION FOR A HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT 📊🛠️
The test was overseen by Carl Saville, an official Guinness World Records judge, and utilized high-precision GPS technology to measure distance and vehicle movements. Additionally, the system recorded key data such as:
✅ Drift angles
✅ Acceleration and braking
✅ Generated G-forces
This record highlights the balance, stability, and performance of the Taycan GTS, even in extreme conditions.
“The vehicle’s control is impeccable, and its chassis is designed for maximum performance, even on challenging terrains,” said Jens Richter after receiving the official Guinness World Records certificate. 🏁📝
OTHER TAYCAN RECORDS 🔥⚡
The Taycan is no stranger to extreme feats. In recent years, it has secured multiple Guinness World Records, including:
🔹 Greatest altitude change in an EV 🚀🌄 (2023): A Taycan Cross Turismo completed the Xinjiang-Tibet route, achieving an elevation difference of 5,573 meters.
🔹 Highest speed inside a building 🏢💨 (2021): In New Orleans, Leh Keen accelerated a Taycan to 165.1 km/h in an enclosed space.
🔹 Longest drift on asphalt 🔄🔥 (2020): Dennis Retera maintained a 42.171-kilometer drift at the Porsche Experience Center in Hockenheim.
A SHOWCASE OF THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 🏎️⚡🌍
This new record reaffirms the Porsche Taycan’s ability to push boundaries and establish itself as one of the most impressive electric vehicles in the world. With each challenge, Porsche continues to prove that performance and innovation can go hand in hand in the era of electric mobility. 🔋✨
The future of speed is electric, and Porsche is writing it at full throttle! 🚗⚡
