King Charles was seen chauffeuring Queen Camilla to a service near Balmoral over the weekend in his latest acquisition, an electric Audi Q8.
The royal couple made a grand entrance in Crathia, Kirk for Sunday’s ceremony in the sleek Audi Q8 e-tron S-Line 55.
Known for his love of classic cars, King Charles has been frequently captured driving his cherished Aston Martin DB6 Volante, a gift from his parents on his 21st birthday.
The vintage vehicle, now running on 100% bioethanol sourced from surplus wine from Swindon vineyards, remains a symbol of his passion for performance cars.
Traditionally a fan of gas-guzzling petrol engines, King Charles has shifted his focus in recent years towards more environmentally friendly options.
Reports suggest that His Majesty is actively seeking eco-conscious models to mitigate the ecological impact of his automotive enthusiasm.
Priced at £80,000, the Audi Q8 e-tron S-Line 55 Quattro boasts an impressive range of 333 miles on a single charge and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds.
With a fast-charging capability of up to 170 kW, recharging the battery from 10% to 80% takes a mere 31 minutes, offering convenience and efficiency.
Despite his modern electric vehicle choice, King Charles’ classic Aston Martin DD6 has undergone a transformation to run on bioethanol derived from English wine remnants, sourced from vineyards in Wiltshire.
The vehicle, which consumes 4.5 bottles of wine per mile despite its limited annual mileage of around 300 miles, reflects the monarch’s commitment to sustainability.
A dedicated environmentalist, King Charles has long advocated for conservation efforts, organic farming practices, and combating climate change.
His decision to embrace electric vehicles aligns with his broader mission to promote eco-friendly initiatives and reduce his carbon footprint.
This isn’t the first time the King has ventured into the realm of electric cars.
In 2018, he purchased a Jaguar I-Pace for £60,000 and later experimented with a Tesla for six months in 2021.
Additionally, during a visit to Cuba in March 2019, King Charles and Queen Camilla were spotted enjoying a night out in classic cars, specifically a captivating 1954 MGT convertible.
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