“Pole to Pole”, is an extraordinary adventure created by Nissan to get people talking about the Ariya, its new 100% electric SUV. The goal is to make it drive more than 27,000 kmthrough North America, Central America and South America, reaching the most distant place in the world, the South Pole, in December.

No vehicle had ever made such a journey between these two ends of the globe, and Chris and Julie Ramsey wanted to take on the challenge. 100% electric Nissan Ariya. The two British adventurers are officially from leave the north magnetic polein the heart of the vast arctic expanses covered with snow to begin your adventure to the South Pole.

Nissan Ariya: a modified model for the occasion

Chris and Julie embarked on this extraordinary adventure to demonstrate the potential of 100% electric vehicles and encourage their use in the fight against the climate crisis.

“After four years of planning and hard work, we are delighted to officially launch Pole to Pole”Chris Ramsey said about it: “Julie and I have been on several EV adventures over the past 10 years, but Pole to Pole is by far our biggest and most exciting challenge. To bring this expedition to life, we had to think differently, be innovative and collaborate with like-minded partners. The Ariya we’re about to use is fun to drive and performed well over the 5,000km we covered to get to the starting point. This gives us confidence in our ability to face all the situations we will face in the coming months. »

The Nissan Ariya used for this expedition was damaged some minor changes for the occasion The suspension was raised, and the wheel arches were widened, at the same timehuge tires 39 inches were installed to facilitate its passage over difficult terrain, be it snow, rough terrain or a crossing.

Nissan Ariya: a system of energy production from renewable sources

Nissan says no changes have been made to the Ariya e-4orce’s standard battery, engine and electric all-wheel drive, which retain their original setting.

The Nissan Ariya used by our two adventurers is also equipped with a trailer that carries a mobile installation for the production of renewable energyconsisting of a wind turbines and with solar panels folding. This system will allow the cells to be used to recharge the car’s battery during breaks in this journey around the globe, which will last until the end of the year.

To follow the various stages of the Pole to Pole expedition, visit the official Nissan event site.