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PIKES PEAK All Time Record || VW I.D. R Full EV Monster - Fans’ Perspective
HillClimb Monsters

A short clip of Romain Dumas and the all-electric VW I.D. R breaking the overall Pikes Peak hillclimb record with a 7:57 run, over 16 seconds faster than the previous best, with footage of the crowd's reaction.
Cited as evidence that electric cars can beat combustion cars in racing, here in a hillclimb where altitude and short runs suit electric power.
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