YOKOHAMA, Japan—A Nissan Ariya recently became the first vehicle to reach the South Pole. Chris and Julie Ramsey, husband and wife adventurers, started their 10-month, 18,641-mile journey on the frozen Arctic Sea at the 1823 Magnetic North Pole. Along the way, they traversed various terrans and conditions in North, Central and South America, including extreme temperatures and high altitudes.

The factory-standard vehicle had no modifications to its battery or power train. However, the car was fitted with 39-inch BF Goodrich tires.

“On behalf of everyone at Nissan, congratulations on completing Pole to Pole,” says Allyson Witherspoon, corporate vice president of global marketing, brand and merchandizing at Nissan Motor Co. “We all admire your daring spirit and passion for pushing the boundaries of electric adventure.”