Zeekr sets world record for drifting electric car through narrow gap
Driver Chien Jui-Yu maneuvered a Zeekr 7X electric vehicle sideways through a tight space to achieve a new Guinness World Record.
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Chinese automobile company Zeekr has set a Guinness World Record for the tightest gap passed through while drifting in an electric car, UPI reported on October 12, 2026. Driver Chien Jui-Yu represented the company during the record attempt. [1]
According to UPI, the driver used a Zeekr 7X vehicle to drift sideways through the opening. The maneuver left a total clearance of 25 cm, which was calculated by subtracting the length of the car from the total length of the gap. [1]
UPI reported that the automotive manufacturer staged the attempt to mark its fifth anniversary. A spokesperson stated that the vehicle reflects the company's commitment to intelligent engineering, precision, and performance. [1]
Zeekr is a Chinese automobile brand wholly owned by Geely Automobile Holdings. In May 2024, the company listed shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ZK, raising approximately 441 million dollars. [3][4]
In short
- Driver Chien Jui-Yu drifted a Zeekr 7X electric car sideways through a narrow gap.
- The maneuver achieved a Guinness World Record with a total clearance of 25 cm.
- The record attempt was held in celebration of Zeekr's fifth anniversary.
- Zeekr is a Chinese electric vehicle maker wholly owned by Geely Automobile Holdings.
Sources
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- [1]Zeekr car earns Guinness World Record for tightest gap pass while driftingUPI, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Guinness World Records on Wikipedia
- [3]Zeekr on Wikipedia
- [4]Zeekr on Grokipedia
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