A few days ago, Nissan announced the release of a special copy Nissan Ariahis new 100% electric SUV, was going to do a exceptional deliverywhich was named “Pole to Pole” and connects the North and South magnetic poles.

This is the first time an electric SUV has made such a long journey 27,000 kilometers. The Japanese manufacturer presents the first photos of this heavily modified car for the occasion, which will be driven by Chris and Julie Ramsey during this adventure: “Pole-to-Pole planning and preparation has been a big part of our lives for the past four years, so I’m really looking forward to starting the expedition in March. We will see so many interesting initiatives from communities and individuals taking positive action against climate change that I look forward to sharing these experiences and stories with everyone. We’re doing something we’ve never tried before, we’re a world first, and ultimately that’s what makes this adventure so exciting.”said Julie Ramsey, co-pilot Pole to pole.

Nissan Ariya: an extraordinary adventure

Launched in an extraordinary epic in March 2023, this Aria will encounter on its way extreme environments such as ice fields, deep snow, steep mountains or even desert dunes, breathtaking landscapes that require minimal preparation.

The two main characters are not making the first attempt: “One of the common features of all the adventures we go on is that we take a production electric car and make minimal modifications to it to clearly demonstrate its true capabilities in everyday life, wherever you drive it. Our Nissan Ariya is part of this approach as its transmission and battery remain original, demonstrating the degree of efficiency and versatility of the production Ariya. We modified the suspension and widened the wheel arches to take advantage of the stability and performance of the 39-inch BF Goodrich tires. I’m incredibly excited to get behind the wheel of this car, which has already been exceptional from the start, and is now ready to travel the ends of the earth in style! »the head of the expedition, Chris Rumsey, said on this occasion Pole to Pole EV.

Nissan Ariya: modifications for extreme cross-country ability

This is Arctic Trucks, a company specializing in vehicles for polar expeditions, which Nissan invited to collaborate with the brand’s design and engineering teams. The problem was that get Nissan Ariya ready to face these particularly difficult conditions. Mechanically, the battery as well as the electric motor are undamaged and remain original.

However, a few small but impressive changes have been made to the model: there they are specific suspensions raised for cross-country travel, while the wheels have been changed to adapt 39-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires. These modifications, combined with the Nissan e-4orce electric four-wheel drive, will give Chris and Julie enough comfort and control to drive this Aria over extreme terrain to the South Pole.

Nissan Ariya: “environmental” configuration

Inside the Ariya, some additional equipment has been introduced: Chris will be able to satisfy his craving for environmentally friendly coffee with a specially built-in espresso machine, and a drone will help capture the beauty of the spectacular scenery. It can be launched directly from the platform on the roof.

To cross the polar regions, a mobile generating unit Chris and Julie will use renewable energy to power Aria: a towable prototype that includes a lightweight retractable wind turbine as well as solar panels. Thus, Aria’s battery can be charged by solar and wind energyduring various breaks.

The various stages of the Pole to Pole expedition will be documented on the official Nissan event website.