King Charles III acquires a Lotus with 918 horsepower
This page is translated from the original post "Le roi Charles III s’offre une Lotus de 918 chevaux" in French.
- 19/05/2025 12:15
Can one be both a defender of the planet and a lover of fine machinery? King Charles III proves that yes, and with flair!
The monarch, already famous for his ecological convictions, King Charles III of England is about to add a new jewel to his prestigious garage: a 100% electric Lotus Eletre, displayed at over 100,000 euros.
This “hyper-SUV,” as Lotus describes it, combines supercar performance with environmental respect. With over 900 horsepower under the hood and an announced range of 513 km, it’s hard not to be impressed. True to tradition, the king reportedly ordered his Eletre in the famous “Royal Claret” color, reserved for state vehicles.
To mosey around the royal estates
The Lotus, intended to circulate on royal grounds, thus becomes a strong symbol in favor of electric vehicles at a time when the British automotive industry faces ambitious decarbonization goals.
This is not the first time King Charles has committed to electric: in 2018, he had already fallen for a Jaguar I-Pace, which he ultimately auctioned last year. But his love for cars does not stop at electric. His collection reflects a passion for British engineering, with jewels like his Aston Martin DB6 MkII Volante, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II on his 21st birthday. A royal touch: he had it converted in 2008 to run on bioethanol… derived from plant waste, or as he jokes, from “wine and cheese.”
And how to forget the majestic Rolls-Royce Phantom? Among them, a 1961 Phantom V, formerly a state vehicle, and a Phantom VI with a retractable roof, perfect for greeting his subjects! With his Eletre, the king demonstrates that, as a good friend of the good, one can marry elegance and ecological awareness, while still enjoying a little go with the right pedal. Who said royalty isn’t modern?
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