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First all-electric car to enter Mongol Rally

John O'BrienBy John O'Brien28th April 20173 Mins Read
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Electric vehicle advocate ‘Plug In Adventures’ has created a specially modified Nissan Leaf that will be the first all-electric car to enter the Mongol Rally, driving the 16,000km from the UK to Mongolia in summer 2017.

Dubbed the Leaf AT-EV (All Terrain Electric Vehicle), the vehicle is based on a standard 30kWh Nissan Leaf, which offers a range of up to 250km on a single charge. The AT-EV variant has been fitted with Speedline SL2 Marmora wheels and Maxsport RB3 narrow tires. Welded plates to the underside of the wishbones, braided brake lines, mudflaps and a 6mm aluminium sump guard add further protection from rough terrain.

A modified roof rack provides external storage and is fitted with a Lazer Triple-R 16 LED light bar to produce 16,400 lumens of supplementary low-voltage forward lighting during the remotest parts of the trip.

Interior modifications to the AT-EV have been focused on reducing weight and providing more storage space. The driver and front passenger area is unmodified apart from the addition of rubber floor mats. The rear row of seats and rear seatbelts have been completely removed, contributing to a 32kg weight loss. A fire extinguisher and Medi Kit have also been integrated into the boot space.

“The Mongol Rally is our most challenging electric vehicle drive to date, but it’s one we’ve been planning for a number of years,” explained Chris Ramsey, founder of Plug In Adventures. “Not only will we face a dwindling number of EV chargers the further east we go, the terrain also becomes more difficult to navigate. Using a Nissan LEAF for this was an obvious decision though. I’m very familiar with the car, it’s always been reliable and dependable for me, and it has the largest network of rapid charging options in Europe. As it will also accept a 240v Commando connection even in the remote areas when my fast-charge options are gone, I can still charge the battery and keep moving. This journey is about the travel experience though, not reaching the destination in a fast time. I can’t wait to get out on the road and introduce more people to the advantages of electric vehicles, whatever country they’re from!”

“Few Nissan LEAF owners have been more vocal or accomplished as Plug In Adventures at demonstrating that electric vehicles can do so much more than the daily commute,” added Gareth Dunsmore, director of Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe. “We applaud this ambitious driving challenge and wish them a safe and enjoyable journey.”

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