King Charles is making headlines for his commitment to sustainability by ordering a British-made electric vehicle — the £160,000 Lotus Eletre SUV. This move aligns with his long-standing environmental values and signals a potential shift in the Royal Family’s future transport choices.

The electric Lotus, finished in the Royal Claret color, could eventually replace the current state vehicles, particularly the iconic Bentley limousines, if they remain non-electric. The King’s decision underscores a broader trend toward electrification within the royal fleet, as discussions are underway about replacing existing cars with fully electric vehicles.

While the state Bentleys are being adapted to run on biofuels, King Charles’s choice of the fully electric Eletre suggests he may favor a complete transition to zero-emission options. The Lotus, built in Norfolk and owned in part by China’s Geely, impressed the Royal Family during a recent trial.

This latest move reaffirms the monarch’s commitment to eco-friendly transportation and could influence broader adoption of electric vehicles across the UK and beyond.

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