LONDON – A team from Nissan, together with the new 2018 Nissan LEAF, were involved in an extreme test of both electric and human endurance in support of an all-electric attempt by Autocar magazine at the National Three Peaks Challenge.
The National Three Peaks Challenge involves ascending and descending the three highest peaks of Scotland (Ben Nevis, 1345m), England (Scafell Pike, 978m) and Wales (Snowdon, 1085m) – and driving between all three in just 24 hours.
With the new 40kWh LEAF offering a larger capacity battery and longer range (168-miles WLTP combined), and the UK's rapid charging infrastructure well developed along the route, two teams – comprising individuals from Autocar, Chargemaster, Plug In Adventures – and Nissan joined forces on a warm June day to take on the challenge.
Nissan's representative adventurers comprised of climber Gareth Dunsmore (Electric Vehicle Director, Nissan Europe) and driver Chris Ramsey (Director, Plug In Adventures). Dunsmore took on the 23 miles (37km) of walking – including 3064 meters (10,052ft) of ascending. Ramsey was responsible for the 462 miles (744km) of driving and scheduled rapid charge stops.
"They say there's never a bad day out of the office and this was one I'll certainly never forget," said Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Vehicle Director, Nissan Europe. "Climbing three mountains in a single day and only using 100% electric power to drive between them is the epitome of a sustainable adventure."
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