THE ELECTRIC OVERLAND

AROUND THE WORLD
IN A FULLY ELECTRIC 1955 SERIES 1
LAND ROVER
THE VEHICLE
A 1955 86" SERIES 1
LAND ROVER.
THE JOURNEY
6 CONTINENTS & 20 COUNTRIES.
THE SETUP
CONVERTED TO BE FULLY ELECTRIC, WITH OVER 300 MILES OF RANGE.
THE DISTANCE
TRAVELLING OVER
18,000 MILES.
THE CHALLENGE
A WORLD RECORD SETTING ENDEAVOUR. THE FIRST ELECTRIC CLASSIC CAR AROUND THE WORLD.
THE AIM
TO SHOW THAT EVEN THE MOST ICONIC VEHICLES CAN BE REIMAGINED FOR A LOW CARBON FUTURE.



THE ROUTE
West out of London and into Africa, across South America and the Andes, coast-to-coast over North America, down through New Zealand, across Australia and up Southeast Asia, over India, and home through Turkey and Europe , six continents, twenty countries, over 18,000 miles, one direction. A real-world test of electric mobility, resilient logistics and the enduring spirit of adventure.

EXPEDITION PARTNERS
The Electric Overland is made possible by a group of partners who share a belief in bold ideas, practical innovation and stories that move people. Together, they are helping bring Evie from the workshop to the world stage, supporting the build, journey, storytelling and wider mission behind the expedition. Their involvement helps turn an ambitious expedition into a global platform for adventure, resilience and low-carbon possibility.











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PURPOSE &
PERTINENCE
We’re living at a pivotal moment. As the climate crisis accelerates, the need for bold, visible examples of sustainable innovation has never been greater. While electric vehicles are gaining traction, doubts still linger about their reliability, capability, and relevance beyond cities and smooth roads.
The Electric Overland directly challenges those perceptions, taking a fully electric classic Land Rover on a global expedition across extreme environments and remote regions. It’s a story that bridges past and future: honouring heritage while proving that zero-emission travel is not just possible, but powerful, resilient, and inspiring.
This expedition isn’t just about distance, it’s about impact. By engaging audiences emotionally and visually, it helps shift mindsets, spark conversation, and make the electric transition feel tangible, adventurous, and exciting. At a time when people are hungry for hope and action, The Electric Overland delivers both.
THIS JOURNEY IS PERSONAL,
PERTINENT AND POSSIBLE.
Dr Ed Barsley, Expedition Lead
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