Nissan’s Ariya with e4ORCE AWD is EPA rated at 267 miles. But road tripping at highway speeds over mountain passes will suck the life force from the pack. Tom Voelk and the lovely Mariko take a Platinum+ trim to Eastern Washington for a camping trip, covering nearly 600 miles. How far does it travel loaded down with gear? How good (or bad) is the charging infrastructure in rural areas? All these answers and more, plus my Texas awardwinning chili recipe (it took second place in a San Antonio cook off, not that Texas has a lock on great chili).


Tom Voelk’s Chili

2 28oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes with juice

1 14 oz can beef broth

1 16 oz can black beans (drained)

1 16 oz can garbanzo beans OR hominy (drained)

2 lbs. cubed beef

1 large sweet onion

1 green pepper

5 cloves of garlic

¼ cup olive oil

1 T of lemon juice

2 T chipotle chili pepper

1 T cumin

1 T oregano

1 T basil

1 T black pepper

2 T dark unsweetened cocoa powder

Sauté the onion, green pepper, garlic and meat along with spices. Mix cocoa powder with a little hot water to dissolve. Add all ingredients in large pot and simmer for a least two hours.

Serve with the usual toppings onions, scallions, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado. I like to eat it with Frito Scoop chips.


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About Tom: Tom Voelk is an awardwinning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting).


00:00 Nissan Ariya AWD Long Distance Range Test
00:30 Everyday Use Range
1:19 Where We’re Going
1:42 Connected Navigation
2:21 Interior and Cargo
3:30 On the Road
4:16 First Charge Stop
6:02 Back on The Road
7:08 Camping
8:18 Second Charge Stop
9:49 Summary