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Join us in our quest to help Lexie Limitless become the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle
On September 8th @LexieLimitless began an epic journey with Ford, attempting to create a new world record by becoming the first person to charge around the globe in an EV, the All-Electric Ford Explorer. Starting and ending in Nice, she will be crossing continents, visiting fascinating places and meeting lots of brilliant trailblazers along the way. She is following in the footsteps of Aloha Wanderwell, who was the first woman to drive around the world, accomplishing the feat in a Ford Model-T. On 22nd October, Lexie Limitless and her Ford Explorer successfully completed the second leg of her journey, which began with her driving through the breath-taking landscapes of South Africa before travelling in a North-Eastern direction towards Zimbabwe. In total, she travelled 3084.4km in 15 days. With Europe and Africa now in her rear-mirror, Lexie is continuing her Charge Around The Globe in Australia. Follow Lexie and the All-Electric Ford Explorer on the map below.
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Charge Around The World
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Rule #1
Must drive at least 28,900 kilometres in a single direction
Rule #2
Touch at least 5 continents
Rule #3
Roughly hit global antipodean points
Rule #4
Backtracking is allowed, but mileage does not count towards total
Rule #5
Location data tracked precisely with GPS tracking devices
Rules of the contest

Frequently asked questions

We've collaborated closely with the Ford team to create a comprehensive set of rules that draw from historical best practices in both air and road records. RecordSetter has provided a Garmin GPS unit that communicates Lexie's position back to our headquarters via satellite uplink. Additionally, we'll conduct spot checks at various points along the route for in-person verification, ensuring the journey meets our stringent certification criteria.

The map uses highly precise internal GPS data provided by a Garmin unit to track Lexie's position. However, for safety reasons, we've limited the zoom functionality, slightly randomized the coordinates displayed on the map and implemented a five day delay of Lexie's location.

This record-setting attempt aligns with our mission to inspire people to redefine their potential. It sets new benchmarks in sustainability and adventure, themes that resonate strongly with our community.

For media-related questions, reach out to hello@recordsetter.com.

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