Celebrities with Luxury Electric Cars
Car manufacturers today are more climate-conscious and agree that cars should shift to using electricity as a power source.
As concerns increase, many celebrities who have been loud on the issue have gone a step further in their push. They are helping change public awareness on the matter with their lifestyle and how they buy luxury cars.
This article will look at five celebrities and their luxury electric cars.
Brad Pitt (Tesla Model S)
Brad Pitt has been a fierce advocate, promoting the concept of Green Housing.
The United States Green Building Council recognized his efforts toward environmental sustainability with an award in 2009.
He joined the ranks of celebrities with luxury electric cars after buying his dark gray Tesla Model S in 2014.
The car has the most range among electric vehicles currently on the market. Some experts consider it the best-performing sedan from the electric car giant.
Its 85-kWh battery produces about 800 horsepower, propelling the electric motors to a top speed of almost 155 mph.
You only spend 10 to 12 hours charging them using a standard 240-volt electric outlet.
Charging time reduces to about an hour at a supercharger station.
The Tesla Model S is expensive at a starting price of $94,990. Its style, elegance, and functionalities, however, justify the cost. Don’t forget its contribution to making the earth greener.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero)
The royal couple has been at the front of climate change advocacy for a while. As part of the campaign, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have pledged a reduction of carbon footprints from their business activities to net-zero by 2030.
Their Jaguar E-type Concept Zero is an example of how they plan to use luxury electric cars to help them commit to their pledge. First produced in 1968, it is a classic sports car with a vintage-style body. Apart from its history, this vehicle now uses a zero-emissions electric power source.
The 40-kWh battery requires six to seven hours to fully charge and provides a driving range of 170 miles after each charge. It can go from zero to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds, making it quicker than some E-types on the market.
Experts speculate that the exclusive car costs about $500,000. It is a high price tag even for people who buy luxury cars.
Leonardo Di Caprio (Fisker Karma)
Leonardo Di Caprio has been campaigning on combating climate change for a long time. He is one of the most outspoken celebrities on the issue and has a foundation dedicated to environmental sustainability.
His documentary ‘We Go Green’ promotes Formula E as a replacement for Formula One. It focuses on how the electric car racing tournament is more friendly to the environment.
The actor is among some of the first celebrities to own luxury electric cars. He has been driving them for over 20 years and possesses a rare hybrid-electric Fisker Karma. This car is not only environmentally sustainable but also high-performance and stylish.
It uses a solar-panel roof to recharge the car’s battery and manage the climate control system. You can move from zero to 60 in eight seconds when you switch to its all-electric stealth mode. In this setting, the car can reach a top speed of 95 mph.
With about $95,900, you can buy the base model of this luxury electric vehicle and help the earth go green.
Kylie Jenner (Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta)
Kylie got the Ferrari La Ferrari as a gift from Travis Scott after giving birth to their baby girl, Stormi.
The hybrid open-top has a 6.3-liter V12 engine alongside a 950-horsepower electric motor. In 2.8 seconds, the Aperta can hit 62 mph from a standstill position. It has a top speed of 218 mph and has incredible fuel efficiency.
Ferrari has made this car very exclusive by making only 500 models. It has also been very selective about the kind of people allowed to buy this luxury electric car. Only Justin Bieber, Robert Herjavec, Travis Scott, and a few other celebrities have the company’s approval to own one.
At a starting price of $2.1 million, Ferrari won’t have trouble making this decision since it will be choosing between a select few who can afford it.
Matt Damon (Tesla Roadster)
Matt Damon is not only famous for his performance in the Bourne movies, but also for his impressive collection of luxury cars. He has a Toyota Sequoia, Cadillac Escalade, Tesla Model S, and the Tesla Roadster. His vehicle collection shows his concern for climate while buying luxury cars.
The Roadster is an eco-friendly car that boasts about being the first production car in the world to do zero to 60 in under two seconds. It has a top speed exceeding 250 mph and a driving range of 620 miles.
With eight cameras that give it 360-degree visibility, the car provides a high level of autonomy. The 12 ultrasonic sensors also help keep the driver safe in many scenarios.
A price range of $200,000 puts it in the category of luxury electric cars, with an option of making a base reservation of $50,000 on the manufacturer’s website.
Conclusion
Celebrities are choosing electric cars to add their voices to the growing concerns about climate change.
Luxury electric cars enable these people to stay true to their campaigns by reducing their carbon footprints.
Hopefully, their vehicle choices can set the trend for cars going green while maintaining their style and performance. It can also transform how people will buy luxury cars in the future.
