Nissan Ariya Pole Expedition EV
Between the magnetic North and South Poles are about 17,000 miles of harsh terrain. Husband-and-wife team ;plan to drive all 17,000 of those miles in a Nissan Ariya modified by Arctic Trucks. Nissan engineers worked with Arctic Trucks to make sure the Ariya could survive the trip while keeping as many stock parts as possible. The electric drivetrain remains stock, with a range of 304 miles. That might dip slightly with the installation of 39-inch tires and requisite suspension modifications to house them and allow for tackling the trip. There aren't many charging stations on the route, so Nissan developed a portable unit made up of a wind turbine and solar panels to charge the Ariya during stops. Chris and Julie's trip is scheduled to start in March 2023.
