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New World Record on an Electric Motorcycle: 436 Kilometers on a Single Charge
A new world record has been set for electric motorcycle range. Belgian motorcyclist Jelle Verstaen traveled 436.5 kilometers on a Zero DS made by Zero Motorcycles without recharging the battery. The result, certified by Guinness World Records, surpassed the previous record by 125.8 kilometers.
The previous record was 310.7 kilometers. What makes the new result noteworthy is that it was achieved with a production motorcycle rather than a specially built prototype.
A standard Zero DS was chosen for the record attempt. The motorcycle was equipped with an additional Power Tank battery pack, bringing its total battery capacity to 19.2 kWh.
The test began in the French Alps and continued toward the Mediterranean coast. To minimize energy consumption, Verstaen tried to maintain an average speed of approximately 52 km/h.
Although that speed may seem low for a motorcycle, it helps increase the range of electric vehicles. As speed increases, air resistance rises and the battery drains faster.
The Zero Motorcycles team conducted the test at night to avoid heavy traffic and maintain a steady speed. The ride continued until morning. Heavy rain during the final 100 kilometers made the record attempt even more difficult.
Interestingly, the other two motorcyclists participating in the test also managed to break the previous record. One traveled 350 kilometers on a Zero SR/S, while the other covered 384 kilometers on a DSR/X. However, the Zero DS achieved the best result at 436.5 kilometers.
Covering such a distance with a 19.2 kWh battery is a noteworthy indicator of the energy efficiency of electric motorcycles. A simple calculation shows that average energy consumption during the record-setting ride was approximately 4.4 kWh per 100 kilometers.
However, it is important to note that the record was achieved using a specific riding strategy and under particular route conditions. In everyday use, higher speeds, weather conditions and road terrain can significantly affect the motorcycle’s real-world range.