The Vatican Embraces Electric Mobility with Volkswagen as Official Supplier

The Vatican has announced plans to reduce its carbon emissions by electrifying its vehicle fleet, with Volkswagen supplying the cars. VW has already delivered the first two vehicles, both VW ID.3 compact electric cars, to the Vatican.

The Holy See has also committed to constructing a charging network in Vatican City and other controlled areas, with a focus on using renewable energy sources. The vehicles for this network will be sourced from VW Groups Volkswagen and Å koda brands and will be obtained through a long-term rental arrangement, with VW being recognized as the first strategic partner in the Vatican's efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral fleet.

Vatican City is taking on various projects to reduce its carbon emissions, including the electrification of its fleet. The Vatican and VW did not disclose the number of vehicles involved or their intended use.

As the world's smallest independent nation, Vatican City is the seat of the Pope and the global headquarters for the Catholic Church, covering 109 acres. It is approximately one-eighth the size of New York's Central Park. Situated within the Italian city of Rome, it gained independence in 1929 through a treaty signed with the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.