Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric popemobiles that will accompany him on his international travels. Source: CNA.
According to a statement from the Governorate of Vatican City State, the delivery took place during a July 3 private meeting held at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, with the participation of a delegation from the Italian company Exelentia and the Club Car Group, responsible for the vehicle design project.
The two vehicles are the result of collaboration between Exelentia – which specialises in the design, customisation, and distribution of electric commuter vehicles – and the Vatican Gendarmerie, which supervised and validated every stage of development.
The cars, based on electric models from the Garia company (part of the Club Car Group), have been completely customised by hand with high-precision technical and artisanal craftsmanship.
Designed with total sustainability criteria, the vehicles produce no environmental emissions or noise pollution. One of their main advantages is the ability to be transported by plane without having to be disassembled.
According to the Vatican Governorate, the Italian airline ITA Airways also actively collaborated on the project, providing technical data on the vehicles’ dimensions and the means to secure them in place required for transport on intercontinental flights.
With a compact design and great manoeuvrability, the two vehicles are designed to move agilely in tight spaces or with high pedestrian density, such as squares, shrines, or urban centres.
Elements such as a front handlebar and side supports under the armrests have also been included, ensuring greater comfort and stability for the Pope inside the vehicle.
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Pope Leo XIV given two electric, eco-friendly ‘popemobiles’ for travel (By Victoria Cardiel, CNA)
