Two VW ID.3s for the Vatican and soon 40 more electric cars: The Pope now drives an electric car

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Pope recently became one of VW’s customers. The Vatican’s fleet will be gradually converted to electric propulsion. The two newly delivered ID.3s will be followed by approximately 40 more vehicles from the electric VW ID family in Rome at the beginning of next year.

VW sales manager Imelda Labbé said when delivering the first two vehicles: “The fact that the Pope and the Vatican will also be among the ID drivers in the future is a great honor for our brand and underlines the appeal of our fully electric models.” To the Pope in Rome.

ID.4 and ID.5 are also heading to Rome

The background of the vehicle order from the Vatican is the “Ecological Reconstruction 2030 in Vatican City” program. The aim is to reduce the CO₂ footprint of the state’s own vehicle fleet to improve climate protection. To achieve this, existing vehicles must be permanently replaced by electric vehicles by 2030. In addition to the ID.3s already delivered, other ID.3s as well as ID.4 and ID.5 models will be delivered to Rome. Labbé says other identity models are also being discussed.

But Pope Francis doesn’t look too enthusiastic pictured as he delivers the first two electric VW ID.3 Pro Performances in Rome. Did he not like the photo shoot, or did the questions about the fleet seem too mundane? Or would he prefer to buy a local Fiat? We don’t know this. It remains to be seen whether a real electric “Popemobile” for bathrooms will soon be available in the crowd.

Source: Blick