Range anxiety? What range anxiety?! Because this fully-electric Nissan Ariya has just completed a record-setting, 18,600-mile journey from Pole to Pole.
We first reported on Nissan’s mission back in February this year, with the Japanese firm attempting the feat to raise awareness of climate change and to educate the world about electric mobility.
The Ariya you see here was fettled by UK specialists Arctic Trucks, who fitted it with a raised ride height and huge tyres.
But the fundamentals of the Polar Ariya are the same as the one you can lease right now - with this particular variant coming with an 87kWh battery and a range of up to 329 miles between charges.
And the Ariya, driven by husband and wife duo Chris and Julie Ramsey, has well and truly triumphed.
It’s not just the first time an EV has journeyed from the Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole, it’s the first time a car has done it, full stop.
Chris commented: “I can’t believe we’re at the South Pole. After so many years of planning, it doesn’t feel real. I’ve always had full confidence in the amazing capabilities of electric vehicles, and I knew our Nissan Ariya would tackle everything thrown at it. But it’s been far tougher than I anticipated. I’m proud that Pole to Pole has reached millions of people in parts of the world and enthused them about embracing EV in their day to day lives.”
Julie added: ”This has been an incredible journey, with the people we’ve met, the friends we’ve made and the support we’ve received. Pole to Pole started out as just Chris and I, but the expedition team is now made up of thousands of kind, forward-thinking people. These supporters and contributors want to make a difference and share the excitement of electric driving.”
Chris and Julie dreamed-up the idea having completed the Mongol Rally in an electric Nissan Leaf.
Allyson Witherspoon, Corporate vice president, Nissan Global Marketing, Brand and Merchandizing, said: “On behalf of everyone at Nissan, congratulations on completing Pole to Pole. We all admire your daring spirit and passion for pushing the boundaries of electric adventure. It has been an extraordinary journey to follow and a point of pride for us at Nissan. It has shown how Nissan’s innovative technology continues to deliver excitement, whether on a trip to the office or to the Antarctic!”
You can lease a Nissan Ariya with Select Car Leasing from £359 per month*.
And if you want the go-anywhere version, you can opt for an Ariya with Nissan’s sophisticated ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel drive system.
*Prices include VAT. Credit is Subject to Status, Ts and Cs and Arrangement Fees apply. Excess mileage may apply. Stock levels and prices correct as of 18/12/23.
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