When we talk about the records achieved with cars powered by ICE, the first thing we think of is speed and time. Electric cars have another goal, and that is battery range. Such is the case with the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai.

From August 23 to 24, the new Toyota Mirai covered 845 miles with just one charge, which is the new Guinness World Record. The entire process was controlled by Guinness World Records adjudicator, Michael Empric.

“As a Guinness World Records adjudicator for 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to witness incredible attempts, including several distance-related feats. The Toyota Mirai’s journey without the need to refuel showcases the power of fuel cell electric technology. This technology and the design ingenuity by the team at Toyota led to a history-making moment, ”said Michael Empric.

For two days, the car was driven through the city rush hour traffic and on the highway. On the first day, the car covered a distance of 473 miles (761 km). On the second day 372 miles (598 km). The drivers of the Toyota Mirai were a well-known duo, Wayne Gerdes and Bob Winger, known for setting fuel efficiency records in the U.S.

For sure, Toyota tried to use this opportunity to push its hydrogen initiative even further, which is why they chose the Mirai model to set a record.

Source: Toyota