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The Porsche Taycan GTS has achieved a new milestone, securing the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous drift on ice by an electric vehicle. In a feat that took place at the Porsche Arctic Centre in Lapland, the electric sports car was expertly maneuvered by instructor Jens Richter, who drifted for a total of 46 minutes, covering 17.5 kilometers. This surpassed the previous record by more than two kilometers.
The record-breaking event, which took place on January 14, 2025, was not without its challenges. During the first attempt, Richter faced deteriorating ice conditions, forcing the team to halt after completing 11 kilometers. However, with improved ice temperatures and shorter spikes on the car’s tires, the team pressed on. The second attempt proved successful, with Richter completing 132 laps in a controlled drift, demonstrating the car’s precision and handling.
The Porsche Taycan GTS, equipped with Michelin tires sporting one-millimeter spikes, was driven around a 59-meter drift circle. The vehicle was closely monitored with a professional GPS system that measured the drift path and tracked the driver’s actions, including steering movements and the car’s G-forces.
Christian Lehwald, managing director of the Porsche Arctic Centre, celebrated the achievement, noting the optimal conditions in Lapland for such a record attempt. “With the new Taycan GTS, we had confidence in our ability to break the record,” he said. The Taycan now holds four Guinness World Records, further cementing its reputation for performance and versatility, particularly in ice-driving environments.
