7 COUNTRIES
7 DAYS
0 EMISSIONS
5777 km
STARTS in 2027
Paneuropeana
Driving the Heartbeat of a Greener Europe.
The green alternative to the Panamericana.
The benchmark for range and charging speed.
FUN FACTOR:
- nice places where to stay / eat / enjoy cultures
- connect to fans and teams
- enjoy wonderful landscapes
- memorize an unforgettable trip
- finish with a Spanish fiesta in Tarifa
- chance to break the world record
SUSTAINABLE APPROACH:
- connects cultures and nations
- supports the idea of a unified Europe without borders
- motivates people to travel sustainable
BUSINESS SUPPORT:
- grow the sustainable tourism
- grow EV infrastructure
- show sustainable routes
- be an international marketing opportunity
The World Record is broken!
Followed live by fans on track.eco.gp, the BMW Team Neue Klasse has smashed the world record with the brand-new BMW i3 Neue Klasse (2026)! Stay tuned for the exact results coming on
November 10, 2026.
The OWR team is currently verifying the exact charge time of the vehicle, calculated as the total duration from plugging in to unplugging. This is the Paneuropana definition of charge time, which is set to become the new standard for measuring charging duration for EV’s. By reflecting the real-world waiting time electric vehicle drivers actually experience, this metric challenges the automotive industry to make charging even faster than filling up a gas car in the near future.
Official Schedule 2026:
• 26.9.26 – Nordkapp, Start 10:00 AM:
The Nothern Lights, the cinematic silence of the tundra and the extreme North.
• 26.9.26 (Afternoon) – Scandic Alta:
The “City of Northern Lights” and warm Scandinavian hospitality.
• 26.9.26 (Midnight) – Grand Arctic Resort Överkalix:
Golden-hued autumn forests of Lapland.
• 27.9.26 (Evening) – Scandic Gävle West:
Transitioning from the wild North to sustainable modern Sweden.
• 28.9.26 (Evening) – Copenhagen:
Drone footage crossing the iconic Øresund bridge.
• 29.9.26 (Evening) – Seed&Greet Charge Hub Hilden:
The pinnacle of German engineering and charging efficiency.
• 30.9.26 (Evening) – Valence (Engie Vianeo):
An 850 km stretch from Germany testing real-world 400 kW/h charging speeds.
• 1.10.26 (Evening) – Barcelona:
Reaching the Mediterranean coast and historic architecture.
• 2.10.26 (Morning) – IONITY South of Barcelona:
Experiencing extreme fast charging at a major hub.
• 2.10.26 (Evening) – Granada Approach:
Sun-drenched, rugged terrain against Moorish backdrops.
• 3.10.26 (17:00) – Tarifa Finish Line:
The emotional festival atmosphere where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
World Record Celebration at the harbour. Exact location will be disclosed soon!
Everyone is invited to join us in Tarifa on October 3, 2026 for the big party!
Join 2027!
September 25, 2027, 10AM: Start Paneuropeana Challenge at Nordkapp.
Pre-registration is open right now for participating cars.
The official public launch for all participating vehicles to beat the official world record, and enjoy the landscapes and cuisine of the 7 European countries in 7 days and 7 hours!
Finish October 2, 2027, 5PM
The Challenge
Be among the first to blaze a trail on Europe’s brand-new green highway! History will remember you as the pioneers opening the way to a cleaner future.
From Nordkapp to Tarifa, we’ll journey through stunning landscapes, explore historic cities, and savor the rich cuisine and culture that stretch from Europe’s northernmost to its southernmost point.
Anyone with an electric car can join this epic challenge and attempt to break the last World record. Here the history**:
| Year | Record setter | Charging time | |
| 2015 | Guinness World Records | Michael Willberg & Team | 20 hours, 15 minutes |
| 2017 | Guinness World Records | Jeff and Ben Cottam-Allan | 13 hours, 7 minutes |
| 2017 | Electrified Tour | Michael Willberg & Team | 9 hours, 51 minutes |
| 2026 | Paneuropana | BMW Team Neue Klasse | disclosing 10.11.2026 |
Unlike the records above, where the teams drove day and night, we have defined the measurement more realistically, with driving times during the day and breaks to enjoy the scenery and culture.
Spend the least total time charging over 7 thrilling days, starting at Europe’s northernmost tip and driving through Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, and Spain – finishing at the continent’s southernmost point. No ferries allowed* – just pure, emission-free electric power. Paneuropeana is 100% green, 100% electric, and 100% epic.
The Initiator
After circumnavigating the world four times with his electric car – in 2012 solo, 2016 with 10 teams, 2022 solo again in his Tesla Roadster, and in 2024 as a scout for a family expedition (80edays.com – register now to join the 5th circumnavigation: The Silk Road Electric Car Trip!) – and organizing 28 international electric car racing events from 2013 to 2023 (eco.gp – slalom and 24h race weekends), multiple world record holder Rafael de Mestre is now launching a third event format for those eager to explore and experience all of Europe.
A record setter team (car brand will be disclosed soon) will drive the route in September 2026, Rafael will establish the meeting points, and return with stunning photos of the breathtaking landscapes along the way.
Europe
North to South
Rules
One team can have between one and four drivers. Drivers are free to switch during the journey, but only those who are in the car from start to finish can be included in the world record application.
Guests, press, and YouTubers are welcome to join and leave participant cars at any time. Only 100% electric cars are allowed to take part in this epic journey.
You’ll be able to track every car live online. An Android smartphone connected continuously to the car is required.
Inscription fee 50 Euros per team is raising with the time!
For the first edition, the early bird entry fee already timed out, the actual fee is just 50 Euros per team. Fees for organization, parties, hotels, and road tolls will be calculated separately and may be reduced due to sponsorships. The total costs will be published here January 2027. With the publication the entry fee will raise to 100 Euros. You’ll be free to choose to book the hotel package or arrange your own accommodation.
In addition to the Team fee, there will be a starting fee per team member.
Additional starting fee 50 Euros per team member.
Every team member will get official Paneuropeana shirts, caps and jackets. You are allowed to stick your own sponsors on the jackets but they have to be approved by the Paneutopeana organisation. Existing sponsor stickers are not allowed to remove or cover. This fee is not to be paid before September 2027.
Winning prize for the team!
Anyone who beats the actual record will receive a 500 Euro prize. The ultimate world record breaker will earn the title instead of the cash prize – so everyone can be a winner!
10 teams are needed to launch the project – join now and make it happen!
The first edition starts at Nordkapp on the evening of September 24, 2027 – to maximize the chance of seeing the northern lights. The finish date is Saturday, October 2, 2027.
* We know that there are more and more electric ferries but to be able to compare the record with the former records we exclude ferries even if they are electric. Imagine some day someone will take an electric ferry in Norway and will ship the car to Tarifa not charging at all. You are welcome to come to the event in an electric ferry but from start to finish it won’t be allowed for participants to be transported by any kind of media. Participants must drive the whole trip on their own wheels. The amount of driven km will be checked at the finish line and the car will be tracked live the whole period of the 8 days.
** Please be informed that a Guinness World Record is not a proved real World Record. It is just a Record, registered by the beer company #Guinness. We are tracking this real Electric Car World Record and register it at the Official World Record NGO.
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