Guinness World Record Certified: Electric Vehicle Powers First-Ever Online DJ Relay
The Lucid Gravity SUV, the newest model from U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid, recently set a Guinness World Record using its vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature, becoming the first electric vehicle to support the "most people in an online DJ mixing video relay." During the event, 61 DJs each performed for eight minutes, completing over eight hours of continuous mixing, with all equipment powered exclusively by a single Lucid Gravity SUV. The achievement demonstrates the potential of electric vehicles in unconventional applications.
Guinness World Records officially certified the event, confirming it met the criteria for the "most people in an online DJ mixing video relay" record. Lucid stated that the record not only showcases the Gravity SUV’s V2L capability but also underscores the practicality of electric vehicles in specialized scenarios. While most consumers are unlikely to use an electric vehicle to host a DJ event, the V2L feature has proven invaluable in disaster response, outdoor activities, and emergency power supply situations.
Gravity SUV Features Three Household Outlets with a Combined 1.8 kW Output
The Lucid Gravity SUV’s V2L function provides power through three standard household outlets, delivering a combined output of 1.8 kilowatts (kW). This capacity is sufficient to support audio equipment, laptops, lighting, and even small household appliances. The feature addresses the absence of V2L in Lucid’s first model, the Air sedan, further enhancing the practicality of electric vehicles.
Lucid collaborated with Saudi Arabian electronic music collective Dish Dash to organize the event, connecting 61 DJs from around the world via an online platform to complete an eight-hour mixing relay. Each DJ operated the equipment during their assigned time slot, with the entire session powered by the Gravity SUV. Lucid emphasized that the V2L feature extends beyond special events, offering utility in everyday scenarios such as outdoor camping, emergency rescue, or temporary workspaces.
Electric Vehicle V2L Applications Expand as Ford F-150 Lightning Becomes a Disaster Response Benchmark
As electric vehicle technology advances, V2L functionality is increasingly becoming a practical feature offered by automakers. Several electric vehicles on the market, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, already support powering external devices through their onboard batteries. While the Lucid Gravity SUV’s 1.8 kW output is less than the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup’s 9.6 kW, it is adequate for most small appliances.
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s Pro Power OnBoard system can deliver up to 9.6 kW of power through multiple 120-volt and 240-volt outlets, sufficient to meet the daily electricity needs of an average household. The system has played a critical role in numerous natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, where owners have used the F-150 Lightning to power refrigerators, medical equipment, and communication devices during outages, making it a vital tool for disaster response.
The Lucid Gravity SUV’s Guinness World Record not only showcases the innovative capabilities of electric vehicle technology but also offers new perspectives on promoting V2L functionality. As battery technology improves and charging infrastructure expands, the role of electric vehicles as mobile power sources will become even more prominent. Future applications may include outdoor activities, emergency rescue, and even household backup power. Although the exact time and location of this event were not disclosed, Lucid has demonstrated the reliability of the Gravity SUV’s V2L feature in real-world applications, opening new possibilities for the diverse development of electric vehicles.
