An Electric Vehicle Hits the Road to Break All Myths

The record for driving the maximum distance in 24 hours in an electric car ‘MG ZS EV’ was set by Bunny Punia, along with Shantanil Nag. They covered a distance of 1,160 km, starting from MG Showroom, Gurgaon, covering 4 laps through WPE (Western Peripheral Expressway) in Haryana and charged the vehicle thrice. The attempt began at 7:14 am and was completed at 7:13 am the next day. A professional automotive journalist, Bunny Punia, talks to IBR about the experience of making the record.

1. What inspired you to make this record?

I have made records in the past, and now I wanted to make a record with the India Book of Records. Glad I ended up making more than one record.

2. What challenges did you face while making the record?

The day we attempted the record, we encountered both heat and rain, and both the weather has their pros and cons for an Electric Vehicle. Initially, we were apprehensive about the limited battery range, but ‘MG ZS EV’ covered a distance of 1,160 km.

3. How many hours of the trial run did you undergo?

I did a trial run for 3 hours a couple of days before the actual record run.

4. Tips you would suggest future record-holders to break your record?

Well, cannot share the recipe for success.