The Porsche Taycan GTS has cemented its place in the history books, achieving a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric car. Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter piloted the electric sports car through 132 laps on an icy circuit in Lapland, covering an extraordinary 17.503km in 46 minutes of controlled oversteer.
The record-breaking attempt took place on January 14, 2025, under challenging conditions at the Porsche Arctic Centre in Levi, Finland, just north of the Arctic Circle. The icy track initially proved problematic, deteriorating rapidly during the first attempt, which had to be abandoned after 11km. However, with adjustments to tyre spikes and dropping temperatures as night fell, the team persevered, achieving the record on the second attempt.
Jens Richter managed the feat using a production-spec Taycan GTS, relying solely on precise throttle and steering inputs to maintain a seamless drift. The achievement surpasses the previous record of 14.809km. Richter said:
“With our new Guinness World Record title on ice, the Taycan has once again proven its sideways driving qualities. And this time even with all-wheel drive. The fact that the Taycan GTS can be controlled so well even under extreme conditions speaks volumes for its excellent chassis and balanced performance.”
The drift was supervised by Guinness World Records adjudicator Carl Saville, with precise GPS equipment recording the distance and vehicle dynamics. The Taycan GTS was equipped with commercially available Michelin tyres featuring 1mm spikes for optimal grip on the icy surface.
This latest milestone marks the fourth Guinness World Record for the Taycan. Other titles include the fastest speed recorded indoors at 165.1km/h and the greatest altitude change achieved by an EV along the Xinjiang-Tibet route.
