
Image: EVCentral

Image: EVCentral
AutoExec Summary
What is it with adventurers deliberately making life difficult for themselves? It seems that husband-and-wife team Chris and Julie Ramsey are taking on a 27,000km odyssey from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in a Nissan Ariya electric SUV. The journey will take them through ice fields, deep snow, steep mountain climbs, and inhospitable desert dunes. They will face challenges such as limited charging points, cold climates affecting battery life, and extreme terrains. The vehicle has been modified with 39-inch BF Goodrich tires, widened wheel arches, and raised suspension to make it more fit-for-purpose. The pair will also be towing a portable renewable energy unit to take advantage of wind and solar power for charging. This Pole-to-Pole effort is a world first for an electric car and will test the vehicle’s capabilities in extreme conditions. Brands mentioned: Nissan, Arctic Trucks, BF Goodrich.


