Charge Around The Globe
A century ago, Aloha Wanderwell became the first woman to drive around the world—in a Model T Ford.
Now, 100 years later, Lexie Alford has redefined adventure. Retracing Aloha’s path, she becomes the first to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle: the all-new Ford Explorer.
New era, new energy. Exploring reinvented.
Setting a World Record…Again!
ALOHA WANDERWELL
A century ago, from 1922 to 1927, the fearless Aloha Wanderwell made history as the first woman to drive around the world, securing a Guinness World Record.
She journeyed through 43 countries, tackling rugged terrain, uncharted roads, and countless adventures—all behind the wheel of a Ford Model T. A true pioneer who proved that limits are meant to be shattered.
Lexie Alford – A New Era of Exploration
A century after Aloha Wanderwell’s groundbreaking journey, Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford (the youngest person to visit every country) set out to make history once again.
Driving the all-electric Ford Explorer, she became the first to circumnavigate the globe in an EV—proving that adventure can be thrilling and sustainable.
A new world record. A new way to explore. That’s Exploring Reinvented!
How the Record Was Set
To officially document this groundbreaking journey, RecordSetter provided a Garmin GPS unit that tracked Lexie Alford’s location via satellite. They also conducted in-person spot checks to ensure every mile met their strict certification standards.
The Rules of the Record
✅ Drive at least 28,900 km in a single direction
✅ Travel across at least five continents
✅ Hit roughly opposite points on the globe
✅ Backtracking allowed, but those miles don’t count
✅ Precise GPS tracking to verify every step
A journey this epic demands precision, perseverance, and a bold spirit. That’s Exploring Reinvented!
RecordSetter and Ford proudly celebrate Lexie Alford’s historic achievement of driving around the world in a Ford electric Explorer.
Her journey began on September 8, 2023, in Nice, France. Over nearly 200 days, she covered 30,203.6 km. On March 26, 2024, she officially set a new world record as the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle.
This groundbreaking feat highlights the future of sustainable travel, proving the reliability and capability of electric vehicles. Powered by innovation and adventure, Lexie’s journey redefines what’s possible in exploration.
A New World Record – Verified by RecordSetter.
Pushing to new limits with Lexie Limitless!
Lexis Alfred and Aloha Wanderwell
At just 21, Lexie Alford became the youngest person to visit all 196 countries—an achievement so rare that more people have been to space.
Determined to prove the world is accessible to solo female travelers, she experienced incredible kindness and demanding challenges. She's inspired thousands to step beyond their comfort zones by sharing her journey on YouTube and Instagram (@LexieLimitless).
Breaking records was just the start. Now, she’s making history again as the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle, partnering with Ford’s all-electric Explorer.
For Lexie, it’s all about pushing limits—and inspiring others to do the same.
One hundred years ago, between 1922 and 1927, Aloha Wanderwell became the first woman to drive worldwide, journeying through 43 countries in a Ford Model T.
Starting at 16, she explored uncharted lands, filmed her travels, and embraced adventure.
Aloha’s journey included Indochina—where she once had to shoot her way out from five elephant herds.
Her later films featured rare footage, including To See the World by Car and Explorers of the Purple Sage.
Sponsored partly by Ford, she adapted to challenges—using kerosene as fuel and crushed bananas as grease. Her epic trip began in Nice, France, and ended with a voyage home from Mombasa.
The finish line
This area shows pictures of the finish line and a list of who was there to celebrate the ending.
The last section below will be a video collection of the trip