Overview

• The King has formally ordered a Lotus Eletre electric SUV, painted in the traditional Royal Claret, for use on a country estate.
• The Eletre, described as a 'hyper-SUV with racecar DNA,' features 900 horsepower and a range of up to 319 miles.
• Green campaigners have praised the purchase as a significant royal endorsement of electric vehicles and sustainability efforts.
• This move aligns with King Charles's long-standing environmental advocacy, which includes biofuel retrofits for state Bentleys and past ownership of a Jaguar I-Pace EV.
• Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the King’s private car collection, while discussions continue about fully electrifying state vehicles.