There are road trips… and then there’s this.
Twins Hugo and Ross Turner completed a nearly 10,000-mile journey from London to China in a red convertible electric sports car with a range of nearly 300 miles per charge.
The 35-year-old identical brothers, from Devon, began their epic journey on Westminster Bridge in London and crossed the finish line in Shanghai in May.
They spent eight months travelling in a sleek MG Cyberster, crossing three continents and 28 countries, stopping everywhere from Italy to Austria and from Qatar to Cambodia.
The trip, dubbed ‘Charging Into The Future’, was created to celebrate Chinese-owned MG’s centenary in 2024 and was organised in collaboration with the historic British brand.
Hugo and Ross Turner (above) completed a nearly 10,000-mile journey from London (pictured) to China in a convertible electric sports car from British brand MG to celebrate the firm’s centenary.
The 35-year-old identical twin brothers, from Devon, began their epic journey on Westminster Bridge (pictured) and crossed the finish line in Shanghai in May.
The MG Cyberster climbing the Wrynose Pass in the Lake District
The twins crossed three continents and 28 countries. The image above shows them crossing the finish line in Shanghai
Hugo told MailOnline Travel: “We wanted to drive the Cyberster as much as possible, in a wide range of environments. Mountains, cities, deserts and tropics – we wanted to, and did, tackle them all in our two-seat convertible.”
This adventure is one of many the two have undertaken, inspired by an injury Hugo suffered as a teenager. He was nearly paralysed after breaking his neck in a diving accident.
Since the incident, the couple have faced challenges including rowing across the Atlantic and walking on the Greenland ice cap.
Ross said: “One thing people want to know is how to charge the car. For us it was easy as we knew we could always charge the car at an MG dealer. But the reality is that in the UK and Europe the charging network is so established that range is not an issue for a new EV like ours. China seems to be almost exclusively EV.” Above: The twins and the MG in Hong Kong
The couple set off in September 2023 and spent three weeks travelling across the UK before taking the Channel Tunnel (left) and then crossing Europe on their way south to Italy. Right: passing the Colosseum in Rome
The twins are pictured here admiring the sunset in Spain.
The MG parked next to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Ross said: “I think (our adventures) alerted MG to the fact that we were the kind of people who would be willing to take on a challenge of this scale.”
Sharing more details about the vehicle they used for the epic adventure, Hugo added: ‘It’s a red British convertible that can go from 0-60mph in under three seconds – how could we say no?
“The MG Cyberster offered something unique. Something we knew had never been attempted before.”
After passing through so many places on the trip, the brothers had a hard time choosing the most notable spots.
The couple set off in September 2023 and spent three weeks travelling around the UK. They then crossed the English Channel and spent the rest of the year touring Europe on a journey south to Bari in Italy.
Exploring the peaks bordering France and Spain: epic is the only way to describe the views
After passing through Europe, the couple took a short break and met up with the car again on New Year’s Eve… this time, in the Middle East.
They started in Istanbul and drove through Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. They then travelled to South East Asia, taking the car to Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam before heading to Shanghai.
‘Epic is the only way to describe the views that awaited us around every bend in the Pyrenees (above),’ said Hugo
Ross said his favorite place to drive was the Amalfi Coast (above)
The image above shows the brothers trading their convertible for an Elephant in Thailand.
Sharing some highlights from his road trip, Ross told MailOnline Travel: ‘In Cambodia, we were lucky enough to witness the spring equinox over the temple of Angkor Wat.
‘Watching the sun rise over the ancient temple bathed in golden light was a truly serene, once-in-a-lifetime moment.’
Hugo added: ‘I will always remember the trip through the Pyrenees, where we experienced all four seasons in one day. But we kept the roof down the whole way.
‘Exploring the peaks that border France and Spain – epic is the only way to describe the views that awaited us around every bend in the road. At the top, we parked to watch the sunrise over the mountain range. We stood in the sunlight with snow beneath our feet, looking up at the cloud-covered mountainside.’
What were your favourite countries to drive through? Ross said: “I think it was the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The images that come to mind are winding roads overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.”
Ross said: “You honestly can’t imagine the level of preparation that goes into making a trip of this magnitude a reality.” They are pictured admiring the skyline of Doha, Qatar.
What did you enjoy most about the trip? Hugo replied: “The real privilege was the opportunity to immerse ourselves in new cultures.” Above – Dubai
The twins’ MG Cyberster can reach 100 km/h in less than three seconds. Above – Cambodia
Were there any places where you found it difficult to find your way around?
Ross said: “Driving through central Paris required some concentration, but traffic in Istanbul is on another level. And reading road signs in China, well, that just wasn’t possible.”
What was the most difficult aspect?
Ross commented: “You honestly can’t imagine the level of preparation that goes into making a trip of this magnitude happen. The logistics involved, the visas, the itineraries that have to be adhered to. At every location we had MG teams and car clubs waiting to greet us, and we couldn’t let anyone down.
‘One thing people want to know is how to charge the car. For us it was easy as we knew we could always charge the car at an MG dealership. But the reality is that in the UK and Europe the charging network is so established that range is not an issue for a new electric vehicle like ours.
“China seems to be almost exclusively made up of electric vehicles. Not surprisingly, this is not the case in the Middle East.”
What did you enjoy most about the trip? Hugo replied: “The real privilege was the opportunity to immerse ourselves in new cultures. To feel truly welcomed by so many people who want nothing more than to help you experience their home and way of life.”
To see more from Hugo and Ross, visit them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/theturnertwiinsor visit their website here.
