Volkswagen electric van sets Guinness World Record across 92 countries

The short version

• Driver Rainer Zietlow completed a 445-day continuous journey through 92 countries in a production Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro Long Wheelbase.[Electrek]
• The 99,767-kilometer trek required more than 300 charging cycles and transport on 16 container ships.[Electrek]
• TÜV Nord certified that the vehicle's high-voltage battery maintained a 95.75% state of health following the global drive.[Electrek]

Key facts

• The Volkswagen ID. Buzz traveled 99,767 kilometers across 92 countries in a continuous 445-day journey.[Electrek]
• Driver Rainer Zietlow completed the trip across six continents using a series-production ID. Buzz Pro Long Wheelbase model.[Electrek]
• The vehicle utilized over 300 charging cycles and 16 container ships without experiencing a technical breakdown.[Electrek]
• Testing firm TÜV Nord certified that the vehicle's battery retained 95.75% state of health after the journey.[Electrek]

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