Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has completed a record-breaking 1,000-kilometre run in just eight hours, 25 minutes and 10 seconds – including charging stops.
The achievement makes Xpeng the first manufacturer to cover 620 miles in under 10 hours using an unmodified production car. The test took place at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in the UK using a standard G6 Long Range SUV.
The previous record belonged to a single-seat prototype built specifically for efficiency testing.
Xpeng used their UK-spec G6 Long Range SUV, which packs a 66kWh battery and delivers an official 354-mile range. The record run incorporated multiple charging stops using the facility’s ultra-rapid 400kW chargers.
The G6’s 800-volt electrical architecture can charge from 10-80% in 12 minutes under ideal conditions.
During the test, charging sessions averaged 13 minutes and 20 seconds. The car hit a maximum charging speed of 451kW throughout the run.
How They Did It
UTAC test drivers completed 312 laps of the site’s two-mile high-speed bowl. They maintained a steady 74mph in dry conditions with temperatures between 7.9 and 15.6 degrees celsius.
The controlled environment allowed for consistent performance measurement across the entire distance.
Jonny Miller, Xpeng UK Sales Director, says the record demonstrates real-world EV capability and the importance of ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
“Setting this new benchmark is an exciting endorsement of the Xpeng G6’s capabilities as a sophisticated electric vehicle, designed for real-world drivers who want luxury and performance,” he said.
Miller emphasized the G6’s combination of high-tech features, road performance and charging speed. He believes covering 1,000km in under eight and a half hours showcases the car’s everyday practicality.
“The G6 offers a high-tech passenger environment, excellent on-road capabilities and ultra-fast charging,” Miller added.
Joe Britton, vehicle test engineer at UTAC, oversaw the scrutinized testing conditions throughout the record attempt.
“The G6 performed admirably over the demanding test cycle, being comfortable and stable at high speed, and recharging very quickly and consistently,” Britton said.
He noted that UTAC takes pride in facilitating activities that set new standards for electric vehicles.
This marks Xpeng’s second consecutive record-breaking achievement. World Rally Championship driver Andreas Mikkelsen previously broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest EV drift using an Xpeng P7.
Mikkelsen covered 45.7 miles in that drift attempt.
The Chinese manufacturer – often called ‘China’s Tesla’ – continues building its reputation through performance demonstrations and AI-focused technology development.
