Hybrid Toyota drives 1,200 miles in electric mode without recharging

The feat was made possible through the utilization of Electreon's wireless electric road technology, which charges the vehicle while it is in motion.

The Toyota RAV4 Prime has set a new record by driving over 1,200 miles in electric mode without the need to stop and recharge.

Electreon's 200-meter demo track served as the testing ground, featuring a wireless charger installed beneath 25% of the road surface. This wireless charging platform not only provides "endless range" for any EV but also supports various types of vehicles, from compact cars to large trucks.

The record-setting journey involved a team of 56 drivers, including renowned Israeli racing driver Bar Baruch. Their accomplishment establishes a new world record for the longest time and distance covered by a passenger EV. Although the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid model, its gasoline engine never came into operation during the entire 1,200-mile drive, thanks to the consistently charged battery.

Traditionally, all-electric vehicles offer a range of 100 to 400 miles on a single charge, while plug-in hybrids can typically travel at speeds of 15 to 50 mph on battery power before transitioning to the combustion engine. The Toyota RAV4 Prime, with its EPA-estimated electric-only range of 42 miles, has demonstrated that it is possible to achieve remarkable distances solely on electric power.