A bespoke Lotus Eletre electric SUV belonging to the King has been pictured at his Sandringham residence in Norfolk.
The monarch personally funded the addition of this vehicle to his extensive car collection, which is valued at several million pounds.
Finished in the distinctive Royal Claret paintwork traditionally applied to royal and state vehicles, the all-electric SUV reflects the King's well-documented commitment to environmental causes.
Lotus markets the Eletre as an "all-electric hyper-SUV with racecar DNA," and selecting such a vehicle for the royal mews reinforces the King's green credentials.
A bespoke Lotus Eletre electric SUV belonging to the King has been pictured at his Sandringham residence in Norfolk.
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The 900 model variant boasts a 900-horsepower electric motor and offers a driving range of up to 319 miles on a single charge.
While the vehicle was assembled at a specialist facility in Norfolk, its components originate from China.
This manufacturing arrangement follows a significant corporate restructuring in April last year, when Zhejiang Geely Holding Group combined Lotus's British sports car division with Lotus Technology, its Chinese electric vehicle arm.
The merger brought together the historic British marque's heritage with Chinese manufacturing capabilities, reflecting the increasingly intertwined nature of the global automotive industry.
Lotus markets the Eletre as an "all-electric hyper-SUV with racecar DNA," and selecting such a vehicle for the royal mews reinforces the King's green credentials.
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The King's new vehicle arrives amid evolving diplomatic ties between Britain and China.
Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to China later this month, marking the first prime ministerial visit since 2018.
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will accompany him as the Government seeks to bolster relations with the world's second-largest economy, according to Reuters.
Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to China later this month, marking the first prime ministerial visit since 2018.
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The trip follows Labour's decision to grant planning permission for a controversial Chinese "super-embassy" in London after years of delays.
A senior official told The Telegraph that the US was "deeply concerned about adversaries exploiting the critical infrastructure of our closest allies."
British intelligence services cautioned they could not "wholly eliminate" security risks posed by the diplomatic compound.
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