Journey to the Centre of the Earth: Uncovering the Heart of the New Afton Mine
For some, the mention of a mining operation might evoke images of dark tunnels, heavy machinery, and loud, diesel-guzzling engines. But today, as part of the Pole to Pole EV expedition, we’re telling a different story. We visited the New Afton Mine, a location that’s not only been in operation for over a decade but […]
Pole to Pole EV Expedition Celebrates World Environment Day: A Journey of Sustainable Mobility
Greetings fellow explorers and electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts across the globe! Today is a day of special significance as we mark World Environment Day during the Pole to Pole EV Expedition. As we journey from the Arctic to the Antarctic in our electric vehicle, we’re continuously amazed by the world’s innate beauty, its remarkable landscapes, […]
The Canadian Experience: From the Arctic Cold to a Warm Welcome
A New Chapter Begins: From Ice to Tarmac Our Pole to Pole EV Expedition journey continues as we bid farewell to the frozen landscapes of the Arctic and set our sights on a new horizon – Canada. After successfully navigating the icy terrains and making it across the ice roads – a feat that filled […]
Chasing Dreams, Breaking Boundaries, Making History: Reflecting on Our Arctic Adventure
As we pause to reflect on the first leg of the Pole to Pole EV Expedition, which took us from the 1823 Magnetic North Pole location through to Yellowknife, Canada, we would like to delve deeper into our experiences and share the insights we gained along the way. Our journey was a true test of […]
Pole to Pole EV Expedition Welcomes Adventurer Mark Beaumont as Ambassador
We are thrilled to announce that Mark Beaumont, renowned adventurer and entrepreneur, has officially joined the Pole to Pole EV Expedition as one of our ambassadors. This exciting news comes after several years of collaboration between Chris and Mark, with Mark offering guidance and support to Chris as he undertook various electric vehicle adventures. As […]
News-O-Matic Flag Competition Winner Announced
The Pole to Pole expedition has always been about pushing the boundaries of human exploration and inspiring the next generation of adventurers. As part of our mission to inspire and educate, we partnered with News-O-Matic, a leading educational platform that delivers daily news to young readers, to launch a competition for children to design a […]
Adventure-ready Nissan Ariya unveiled for epic Pole to Pole expedition
Set amongst Arctic-like conditions, the Pole to Pole expedition team and Nissan today unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV, which will undertake a 27,000km trip from the 1823 Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. During this epic adventure aiming to kick off this March, the Ariya will need to cope […]
Exploring Uncharted Terrain: A First-Hand Look at the Pole to Pole Expedition
The planet is fragile. The earth isn’t indestructible. Time is ticking. Pole to Pole isn’t your standard expedition. It’s a journey. One that sees wife and husband team, Chris and Julie Ramsey, take on the harshest of conditions – all in an electric vehicle. Pole to Pole aims to start a serious conversation about the […]
It’s time to get creative! Design a flag to take to the North Pole.
Pole to Pole EV expedition invites children around the world to design a flag to take to the Magnetic North Pole The Pole to Pole EV Expedition and kids news platform News-O-Matic have launched a holiday art challenge, inviting children around the world to submit their idea for a flag design that will accompany the […]
Pole to Pole Ambassador: Robert Llewellyn
Chris and Julie are over the moon to welcome Robert Llewellyn as an official ambassador to the upcoming Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition. Chris has known Robert since 2013 and first met him during his very first electric vehicle road trip in a 24kWh Nissan LEAF. The car at the time had a max […]
Children first in line for Pole to Pole updates as expedition partners with digital education platform News-O-Matic
Schoolchildren around the world will be taken on the virtual trip of a lifetime as British explorers Chris and Julie Ramsey document Pole to Pole via digital news and learning platform News-O-Matic. The unprecedented adventure will see the married couple drive between the North and South Poles in an all-electric Nissan Ariya, with exciting key […]
All-electric Nissan Ariya to embark on world first expedition from North Pole to South Pole
Nissan today announced its partnership with British adventurer, Chris Ramsey, to undertake the world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the 1823 Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Departing in March 2023, the daring Pole to Pole expedition will see Ramsey and team in a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE travel over 27,000 kilometers across several regions and […]
Julie Ramsey confirmed to join husband Chris Ramsey on record-breaking EV expedition in all-electric Nissan Ariya
British couple Chris and Julie Ramsey will make history next year, as they will become the first people in the world to ever drive from the magnetic North to South Poles. No person or vehicle has ever completed this epic journey, and the Aberdeen pair will do so under electric power in an all-electric Nissan […]
Pole to Pole Expedition partners with Non Plastic Beach
Pole to Pole Expedition has partnered with sustainable personal care and homeware brand, Non Plastic Beach. Expedition leader, Chris Ramsey, will be replacing his day-to-day single-use plastic items with sustainable alternatives provided by Non Plastic Beach. In its mission to cut single-use plastics from everyday use, Non Plastic Beach is reinventing household essentials, from bamboo […]
How to measure your carbon footprint
While awareness of the Climate Crisis is at a record high around the world, many people still struggle to understand how they can make a difference – and not knowing where to begin can be a major stumbling block for Climate Action. The best place to start is understanding your own carbon footprint, as this […]
How switching to an EV could save you money
It is inescapable that the cost of living has risen rapidly around the world over recent years, with the economic effects of the Climate Crisis being exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine. The price of oil is a key indicator of this, with the average annual Brent crude oil price having […]
Guide to Climate Crisis & Climate Action terminology
We know that the terminology around the Climate Crisis and Climate Action can be confusing, and there is a lot to learn within a very short space of time – including why we’ve capitalised both Climate Crisis and Climate Action in this very sentence. We hope that our guide to important terminologies will help overcome […]
How we’re proving range anxiety isn’t a thing
The Pole to Pole expedition will cover more than 17,000 miles across 14 countries, taking battery electric vehicles to extreme environments in order to show the role that EVs can play in fighting the Climate Crisis, and their capability for everyday driving. Along the way we aim to disprove the myth of range anxiety – […]
Shackleton: Official performance apparel partner of Pole to Pole
Chris Ramsey and the Pole to Pole Expedition are excited to welcome Shackleton as the official performance apparel partner of the expedition. Shackleton, named after the iconic explorer Ernest Shackleton, is a performance and technical apparel company specialising in expertly-engineered extreme weather protection. As part of the new partnership, Shackleton will be providing the Pole […]
Pole to Pole Expedition partners with Coral Eyewear
The unprecedented Pole to Pole Expedition, led by British adventurer and Guinness World Record holder Chris Ramsey, has partnered with Coral Eyewear for the team’s eye protection requirements. Starting in 2023, the Pole to Pole Expedition will cover some 17,000 miles across 14 countries and three continents using an all-electric car, making its way between […]