The Ramseys spent £100 (about $132) in total filling up their EV at charging stations, plugging in the LEAF 111 times. The vehicle averaged 95 miles between charges, and at one point managed to get to 115 before a fill-up.

Thanks to elaborate charging networks in some European countries, the AT-EV drivers had no problem finding stations on the first half of the journey, and used fast-charging ports to fill up the car in 30 minutes. However, the Ramseys faced challenges in Eastern Europe, where they had to charge their car at hotels, fire stations and car dealerships to keep the LEAF running.

Along the way, Plug In Adventures participated in events like the Astana International Exposition in Kazakhstan to promote alternative energy, where the AT-EV was briefly put on display. The rally route also took the team on some of the best driving roads on earth, including the Transfăgărășan Highway in Romania.

The couple says that their rally car was as reliable despite its abuse. It suffered a cracked wheel, punctured tire and a lost mudflap.

Plug In Adventures' success at the Mongol rally is a testament to the improving range and reliability of EVs, and a story skeptics should consider before continuing to speak out against zero-emissions cars.