On July 25, 2023, a sunny day, German adventure driver Rainer Zietlow and his cameraman Elric Popp departed St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, in an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV.
Their goal was nothing less than to cross Canada from east to west with as few charging stops as possible.
7 days, 7,133 kilometers, and just 18 charging stops later, they set a new Guinness World Record. Their journey ended in the dark at the 0 km marker of the Trans-Canada Highway in Victoria, British Columbia, proving that EV drivers can make long, exciting trips across the country. The ID.4 SUV proved to be the ideal companion for their adventure, providing the necessary comfort, space, and range to tackle the thousands of kilometers between the country's east and west coasts.
After his record-setting tour, Rainer traveled across the country in the opposite direction. Instead of chasing a new record, he stopped at all 145 Volkswagen Canada dealerships along the way to share the exciting details of his trip.
