Nissan Ariya to start all-electric Pole to Pole expedition

Chris and Julie Ramsey will drive the electric Nissan Ariya from North to South Pole. Photo: Nissan

The Nissan Ariya is soon set to embark on a world-first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in partnership with British adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey. 

The Pole to Pole expedition, set to depart in March 2023, will see the Ramseys and their team in a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE travel over 27,000 kilometers across several regions and continents, with temperatures ranging from -30⁰C to 30⁰C. 

The couple will be the first people to drive from pole to pole in a vehicle of any type as he makes his way from the Arctic through North, Central and South America, before crossing to Antarctica.

The route will negotiate some of the world's most extreme, brutal, and yet beautiful scenery. From snow-covered glacial landscapes to treacherous mountain climbs and vast desert dunes; Pole to Pole driven by the Nissan Ariya will take followers through uncharted territory.

Chris Ramsey said the mission was to show that electric vehicles can tackle the harshest of environments,  from the bitter cold of the poles to the hot and humid jungles of South America.

“And to illustrate that they are exhilarating to drive whilst meeting the daily demands of drivers around the world. It's fantastic to see such an important and innovative global brand partner with our expedition."

The expedition will also demonstrate the progressive capabilities of e-4ORCE, Nissan's most advanced all-wheel control technology that strikes a balance between powerful performance and unprecedented control, providing confidence, comfort, and control.

In preparation for the freezing Arctic and Antarctic conditions, Ramsey's expedition Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE has been modified with a custom rugged exterior fit for the trek across extreme terrain, including upgraded wheels, tyres, and suspension. 

A second, unmodified Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE will act as a support vehicle throughout the Americas.