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AROUND THE WORLD

IN A FULLY ELECTRIC 1955 SERIES 1
LAND ROVER

THE VEHICLE

A 1955 86" SERIES 1

LAND ROVER.

THE JOURNEY

ACROSS 5 CONTINENTS, 3 OCEANS & 18 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.

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MEET 'EVIE'

A 1955 86" Series 1 Land Rover,

turned fully electric.

MEET ED

Leading the expedition and driving his late father John's Landy round the world.

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THE ROUTE

From Europe and Central Asia to Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America, this is a real-world test of electric mobility, resilient logistics and the enduring spirit of adventure. 

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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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