La electrification of the automotive sector, although it seems to be done, it will still take several decades. As with all technology, it is first born, then it develops and finally, when it reaches the maturity phase, it remains the main one. This same thing, believe it or not, was what happened with the first internal combustion vehicles that saw the light at the dawn of the XNUMXth century. What's more, did you know that the first ones were electric? Yes, but they didn't work...
Be that as it may, For the technology to be accepted by the masses, it must have great support.. The brands know the theory, but with electric vehicles they don't know how to put it into practice. Although there are always initiatives, no matter how crazy they sound, that can give them the final push. And the Nissan Ariya wants to show that being the The world's most versatile electric SUV it's possible. To do this, he will go from pole to pole in a unique adventure…
The person in charge of piloting the Nissan Ariya in this expedition is the British adventurer Chris Ramsey
It will be next March 2023 that the British adventurer Chris Ramsey starts the world's first all-electric driving expedition from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. And to travel more than 27 thousand kilometers through various regions and continents, you will have the service of the new Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE. However, the Japanese SUV is expected to be exposed to temperatures ranging from -30⁰ C to 30⁰ C.
According to statements by Asako Hoshino, executive vice president of Nissan and global director of marketing and sales…
“We are proud to announce our partnership with Chris Ramsey and the Pole to Pole expedition team” […] “The new all-electric Ariya crossover SUV lets you go further, with more ease and comfort. And with the e-4ORCE control technology Providing enhanced stability and traction on a variety of surfaces, we know it will be the perfect partner for Chris and his team on their challenging all-electric journey.”
To carry out the expedition there will be two Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE. The one that Ramsey pilots will have an exterior with a personalized design that, in addition, will be adapted with specific tires and suspensions. The second Ariya will not have changes and will be limited to support work. Where there will not be a change either is in the powertrain, which will be the same as that mounted by all the Ariya that are manufactured and reach the market.
We will have to see if Ramsey is right. We must remember that the route goes from the Arctic through North, Central and South America to end up crossing Antarctica. In many areas there will be no place to charge your battery for the necessary distances. It will be there, only there, where Nissan demonstrates that its technology is the best in the world. Will he or won't he? We will see…
Source - Nissan
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 218 - 394 hp
- Consumption 17,6 - 19,5l/100km
- Assessment 4,5