Charge Around The Globe: Record-setting journey is complete

Since leaving Nice, France last September, Lexie and the new all-electric Ford Explorer have crossed six continents, driven through 27 countries and totalled more than 30,000 kilometres. The final passage through France is short, yet ever hour on the road feels twice as long as the finish line is so close.

On March 26th, 2024, with spring in the air, the Explorer finally heads towards Nice once again. As they get closer, iconic Fords from the past are in place to join in convoy. At one point, Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO joins Lexie in the Explorer to talk about her amazing adventures, before she finally crosses the finish line flanked by some of Ford’s latest exciting models.

It’s an emotional moment, but Lexie has little time to dwell. She soon finds herself on stage accepting the certificate from RecordSetter that confirms her as the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle. The monumental moment is also witnessed by media from across Europe who are keen to get a moment with the record-setter amidst the blur of celebration.

It may take days until the full enormity of her endeavours truly sink in, but for now she can enjoy the fanfare and look forward to a day soon where she’s not living out of a suitcase. Or, possibly, look forward to an opportunity to plan her next adventure.

“On this epic adventure, I met incredible people from many corners of the world and experienced 27 beautiful countries while behind the wheel. But this journey came with a unique set of challenges,” said Lexie. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be trusted by Ford to circumnavigate the globe in the electric Explorer, which has been like home for the last six months. I had the goal of pushing the limits of what’s possible to do in an EV and I’m proud to say I have!”

You can relive the final moments of her journey here: https://youtu.be/bI1yrnt_ubM?si=J9SKP-cXaHIjaifb

And can look back at Lexie and the Ford Explorer’s Charge Around the Globe at Ford News Europe’s X, Instagram and YouTube as well as at Lexie’s Instagram and YouTube. Or simply search the #ChargeAroundTheGlobe hashtag. 

 

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