Porsche Taycan GTS Delivers Guinness World Record for EV Longest Ice Drift
A New Record in Electric Driving Performance: 17.5 km Ice Drift in Lapland
Lapland, 14 January, 2025 — In another electrically impeccable display of precision and control, Porsche has done it again. On the 14th of January, 2025, the Porsche Taycan GTS entered the Guinness World Records by achieving the Longest Continous Vehicle Drift on Ice by an Electric Vehicle.
Behind the wheel was Jens Richter, a seasoned instructor from the Porsche Experience team, who masterfully navigated the high-performance EV over an incredible 17.503 kilometers (10.876 miles) of uninterrupted drift in controlled oversteer. The achievement was undertaken on a specially designed ice circuit in Lapland, an area renowned for its icy extremes and perfect drifting conditions.
Precision Meets Power: 132 Laps in 46 Minutes
The world record drift took 46 minutes total, with Richter making 132 laps on the frozen track. Every lap required unshakeable concentration and superb car handling, particularly considering the naturally slippery and unforgiving nature of the surface. During the attempt, the Taycan GTS held a stable drift angle, demonstrating not only the driver‘s prowess but also the incredible ability of Porsche‘s electric drivetrain.
Richter‘s action was carefully watched over by Guinness World Records officials, who confirmed the attempt under strict conditions, which included continuous motion, oversteer maintained, and complete loss of control zero. The car was in a controlled drift throughout the attempt, meeting all the record requirements.
A Testimony to Taycan GTS‘s Performance on Ice
The Taycan GTS—Porsche‘s electric sport sedan—was more than deserving of the limelight. With dual electric motors and sophisticated torque vectoring technology, the Taycan GTS is a blend of luxury and high-performance engineering. Its accurate handling, excellent balance, and all-wheel-drive system made it possible to maintain consistent control even on the slippery ice of Lapland.
“This record isn’t about numbers—it‘s about what electric cars can do,” added Jens Richter. “The Taycan GTS provided phenomenal feedback and performance on the ice, enabling me to have complete control during the drift. It was an exhilarating experience.”
Why This Record Matters for EVs
This accomplishment represents a milestone moment not just for Porsche but for the entire electric vehicle (EV) market. Historically, drifting has belonged to high-powered gas-engine cars, but this event demonstrates that EVs can now compete fully—and even dominate—performance levels previously reserved for their gasoline counterparts.
“Electric driving has reached new heights,” states a Porsche spokesperson. “The Taycan GTS proves that electric vehicles can be dynamic, exhilarating, and amazingly talented even in the most challenging situations.”
Lapland: The Ultimate Playground for Ice Drifting
Lapland, with its arctic terrain and long winter season, was the perfect place for this frosty spectacle. The remote setting enabled Porsche engineers to create a bespoke-built drift circuit, tailored to ensure uniform surface conditions and ultimate safety.
The remote Arctic location also offered a dream-like, frost-covered setting—adding an extra layer of magic to the spectacle of a lean electric vehicle cutting figure-eights and oval shapes through a frozen environment.
What‘s Next for Porsche and the Taycan Series?
After this feat, Porsche is likely to continue breaking boundaries in electric mobility. The Taycan series, launched in 2019, has been setting EV acceleration, handling, and luxury benchmarks right from its inception. With this recent world record, the Taycan GTS seals its place as not only an eco-friendly choice, but as a full-fledged performance behemoth.
With the automotive industry evolving towards electrification, Porsche‘s achievement in Lapland serves as a reminder: the excitement of driving is nowhere near lost—it‘s simply been redefined.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
