CHARGING AHEAD

The Scottish wilderness, with its long expanses and rugged landscapes, may not be the first choice for a road trip in an electric car but Pelumi Nubi finds great joy in the journey

- 

My love for travel has always been more than just reaching the destination – instead, it’s about making the journey something to remember. It’s the reason I became a travel content creator, and why last year I took on an extraordinary challenge, becoming the first woman to drive solo from London to Lagos.

That adventure taught me so much including how we as humans are resilient and can push past what we think are our limitations. For my next chapter, I wanted to try something a bit different by embracing the future of travel. Going fully electric felt like the perfect way to explore the joys – and challenges – of sustainable exploration.

And where better to test this out than Scotland’s legendary North Coast 500? Not only would this be a lengthy road trip from my home in London, but I was drawn to its wild beauty and epic landscapes. The NC500 also has a reputation for being tricky for EV drivers; while the number of charging stations has ramped up in recent years, there are still issues with chargers temporarily out of action. But I was up for the challenge. With the Peugeot e-208 as my trusty companion, I set out to see just how well Scotland’s rugged roads and electric travel mix.

I knew I wanted to collaborate with Peugeot on this adventure – having travelled to Lagos in my Peugeot 107, driving to Scotland in its electric vehicle was a natural extension. Together, I hoped to show that adventure and leadership aren’t limited by gender or technology. Embarking on a 3,000km drive through the wild landscapes of Scotland in an electric car was not just a road trip – it was an exploration of new ways to journey, connect, and prove that adventure doesn’t have to fit into the traditional mould.