936-Km EV Range Record
Stock Skoda Peaq EV Sets European Range Record With 936-Kilometer Drive
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The drivers were Marek Jež (Head of the Peaq model series) and Jakub Krs (Head of high-voltage battery strategy), who described aiming to demonstrate the technology at the limit and selecting the route and driving style to maximize range.
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The Peaq 90 used a stock drivetrain configuration: rear-wheel drive with a 210 kW (about 282 hp) motor, 19-inch wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires, and an 86 kWh usable capacity from a 91 kWh pack; the only modification was sealing the charge port flap.
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The route planning relied on an AI-assisted tool to choose a low-traffic, efficient path, departing from Skoda’s HQ in Mladá Boleslav and heading toward Zandvoort, Netherlands, with the trip taking in Germany via secondary roads for better efficiency.
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In addition to TÜV SÜD, the Czech Book of Records also tracked the result, underscoring the broader official recognition of the achievement.
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The drivers swapped roughly every two hours and took planned rest and overnight breaks during the journey, a deliberate strategy to maintain sustained efficiency across the 936 km run.
Skoda's Peaq 90 just set a world range record for seven-seat electric vehicles. Two company employees drove the family SUV 936 kilometers (582 miles) on a single charge from Czech headquarters to the Dutch coast, according to Motor1. The achievement smashed Skoda's official range estimate by 45 percent, showcasing what careful planning and efficient driving can achieve in a real production car.
The record attempt was overseen by TÜV SÜD, an independent certification authority, and also recognized by the Czech Book of Records. The Peaq 90 used its standard 91 kWh battery (86 kWh usable) and rear-wheel drive setup. The only modification was sealing the charge port flap—everything else remained stock factory specifications. The trip consumed just 9.2 kWh per 100 kilometers, demonstrating efficiency rather than raw performance.
Two Skoda Employees Trade Driving Duties
Marek Jež, head of the Peaq model series, and Jakub Krs, head of high-voltage battery strategy, piloted the vehicle together. EVPowered reports the pair swapped drivers roughly every two hours to maintain peak efficiency and alertness. They planned rest stops and an overnight break strategically to sustain the drive across 936 kilometers without rushing or compromising battery performance.
AI-Assisted Route Picks Secondary Roads
The team didn't take the highway. Instead, they used an artificial intelligence tool to map a low-traffic, fuel-efficient path from Mladá Boleslav through Germany to Zandvoort, Netherlands. Secondary roads and strategic routing choices helped minimize energy loss from congestion and high speeds. Newcastle Herald notes the deliberate planning showed how route selection directly impacts real-world range in large family EVs.
Stock Hardware Proves Efficiency Matters
The Peaq 90 ran on standard equipment: a 210 kW rear-wheel motor (about 282 horsepower), 19-inch wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires, and the factory battery pack. FleetNews emphasizes this was not a stripped-down prototype. Every component came directly from the production line, meaning buyers can realistically approach similar range figures using the same efficiency-focused driving techniques and route planning the team demonstrated.
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