King Charles Adds £160,000 Electric Lotus to Royal Collection

King Charles has reinforced his dedication to environmental sustainability by acquiring a high-performance electric vehicle, the Lotus Eletre, to add to his collection. This all-electric 'hyper-SUV,' priced between £120,000 and £160,000 depending on the source, features advanced eco-friendly materials, a powerful electric motor producing around 900 horsepower, and a range of approximately 280 to 319 miles. The vehicle will be painted in the traditional Royal Claret color, a choice personally insisted upon by the King to maintain a professional and classic Royal appearance, even off duty. The addition of the Lotus Eletre aligns with Charles's long-standing advocacy for environmental causes and sustainable transportation, complementing his previous ownership of bioethanol-powered and electric vehicles. Palace sources have indicated that if Bentley cannot supply electric limousines for official use, other manufacturers may be considered, highlighting a broader move towards electrification within the Royal fleet. Environmental campaigners have praised the monarch's purchase as a strong endorsement for net-zero vehicles amid the UK's push for electric transportation.