From Riteish Deshmukh To The Hulk, 20 Celebrities Who Drive Electric Cars
Celebrities usually have more money than most of us and hence, can opt for a lifestyle that can only be dreamt of by the masses. While many of them indulge in the epitome of luxuries, be it their houses, cars or other such ¡®bling¡¯, some are much more conscious of their lifestyle decisions.
One such distinction is seen in the vehicles that they own. Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches can be seen in the hands of many, but some celebs have preferred to go the green way for their rides. Here is a list of 20 such environmentally conscious celebrities who have opted for electric or hybrid cars instead of powerful gas guzzlers to do their part to reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Tesla Model X
1. Riteish Deshmukh
(Image: Twitter/ Riteish Deshmukh)
India¡¯s very own actor, producer and architect, who has made the cinema enthusiasts laugh time and again with his hilarious theatrics, went green with his choice of commute on his 40th birthday, courtesy - his wife, Genelia D¡¯Souza. The actor was gifted a Tesla Model X by Genelia, making him the second Indian to have the electric car model.
To be honest, this might just be the boldest move in this list, because while all the other celebs live in places having a widespread charging network, here in India, this is a luxury that still needs a lot of thought due to the lack of such charging infrastructure.
2. Steve Wozniak
(Image: Twitter/ Steve Wozniak)
Did you know that the Apple co-founder drives this zero-emission car? In fact, though he ¡°love[s] the car¡±, he has been quite skeptical of the company¡¯s promises on self-driving technology in it, even calling Elon Musk ¡°just a good salesman¡± back in 2018.
When he is not driving the Model X, Wozniak drives his Chevrolet Volt, another electric car that he owns. So, just to be sure, we are not getting any emissions from this guy.
3. Jaden Smith
(Image: Instagram/ Trey Smith)
Renowned actor Will Smith¡¯s son, who made it big as the Karate Kid back in 2010, is also an environmental enthusiast and his love for the zero-emission Model X can easily be seen from this rather cool photo of him posing with his ride. In case this is not cool enough for you, know that he once performed on top of a flying Tesla with its falcon wing doors up during his Coachella performance. Good luck topping that with your car!
4. Snoop Dogg
¡°Drop it like its hot¡±
but ride it like it's not!
Its Snoop D-O-double-G,
with a G for Green, free,
from emissions, he¡¯s e[co]-friendly
with his X, no axe, on any tree
and when he rides to catch up, you better give up
Cos he¡¯ll outrun your ICE
In his e[lectric]
with a 210 top speed
So b*tch please!
Tesla Model S
5. Brad Pitt
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The guy who needs no introduction and has a huge garage to boast of. Interestingly though, many of his choices have been environment-friendly, with a BMW i3 electric and the plug-in hybrid i8 already parked in there. The legendary actor joined the Tesla Model S club back in 2014, which seems to be a perfect fit for him knowing his love for the environment and constant efforts to preserve it.
6. Shakira
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The Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, businesswoman and philanthropist has always been big on all of these roles. So, it does not come as a surprise when she was seen riding in the passenger seat of a Tesla Model S, a great way to let the world know that you are aware of the fossil fuel emissions and that you care.
7. Mark Ruffalo
(Image: Twitter/ Mark Ruffalo)
The ¡®Hulk¡¯ is all set to ¡°SMASH¡± the box office records with the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, but when he is not all big and green and ¡°Angry!¡±, he is a big advocate of acting on climate change, and the proof of it comes from him owning and riding this emission free vehicle.
8. Will Smith
(Image: Tesla)
¡®Like father, like son¡¯ holds true here, even for the pair¡¯s choice of wheels. While the son boasts of his Model X, the legendary actor responsible for movies like The Pursuit Of Happiness, I Am Legend, Bad Boys and countless more, is a proud member of the Tesla Model S club.
9. Morgan Freeman
(Image: Tesla-Mag)
If you thought the guy who played ¡°God¡± will not be conscious towards the environment, think again! Morgan Freeman is not just a Tesla Model S owner, he is also a ¡°huge fan¡± of Elon Musk and also holds stocks of the company - a mark of his trust on the company¡¯s agenda of a green future.
10. George R. R. Martin
(Image: GRRM Blog)
You might judge him for killing your favourite character in the Game of Thrones series in a rather ruthless manner, but you cannot point fingers at him for polluting the environment. The purple-coloured Tesla Model S is one of the very few pieces of technologically advanced products that the GoT author owns and proudly shows off, even attending the Tesla Motors Club meetups!
11. Katy Perry
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The American singer known for her hits like ¡®Roar¡¯, ¡®Rise¡¯ and ¡®Hot N Cold¡¯ is also famous for her efforts towards conserving the environment. Being the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, it only suits her stature to ride an all-electric vehicle, which she does with much elegance!
Tesla Roadster
12. George Clooney
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One of the earliest adopters of modern day electric cars, the Hollywood mega star has had his share of experiences with electric cars, ranging from the modest Tango Car to the best money could buy at the time, the Tesla Roadster. He reportedly got frustrated from getting ¡°stuck on the side of the road¡± though and sold his Roadster later.
13. Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Seven times Mr Olympia and five times Mr Universe winner, the Austrian-American actor turned politician, is as big a car enthusiast as you will ever see. His love for vehicles can be judged from his beastly collection that includes multiple hummers, Bentleys, a Bugatti, an Excalibur and even a Tank!
In the midst, Arnold does opt for electric vehicles too. He bought himself a Tesla Roadster when the electric supercar had taken the world by storm. He even spent a massive sum once on converting his Mercedes G-Wagen into an all-electric one - the first of its kind in the world. He reportedly also drives a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, just in case the electric cars were not enough.
Fisker Karma
14. Leonardo DiCaprio
(Image: Fisker Automotive)
DiCaprio is unarguably among the top on the list of the biggest contributors towards environmental preservation, with his constant support to environmental issues and campaigns. So it does not really come as a surprise that the UN Messenger of Peace drives an all-electric car. In fact, DiCaprio has been spotted with multiple emission-free vehicles, including Toyota Prius, Fisker Karma, Tesla Roadster, even becoming the brand ambassador for Chinese auto maker BYD¡¯s line of new-energy vehicles.
15. Justin Bieber
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Owning a fleet of gasoline-powered supercars, you cannot exactly consider the star pop-singer ¡°eco-friendly¡±. Though he does own an all electric Fisker Karma, which was more of a gift to him by fellow music star Usher, than a conscious buy. Either way, as long as the hit singer drives the emission free car, his contribution towards the environment shall be counted.
Toyota Prius
16. Bradley Cooper
(Image: Celebrity Car Blog)
The American actor and filmmaker has been a heartthrob of millions, and has even being voted as the 'Sexiest Man Alive' by People¡¯s Magazine back in 2011. But when it comes to the choice of vehicles, Cooper is big on two-wheelers with an exotic bike collection. And when he decides to not ride his bikes, the actor can be seen driving his Toyota Prius, a hybrid in production since 1997.
17. Ryan Gosling
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Responsible for mega-hits like La La Land, The Notebook and First Man, Gosling has a similar car as Cooper and has been spotted in his Prius hybrid multiple times. Being eco-friendly is a crucial part of being a heartthrob, it seems.
18. Jessica Alba
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After earning all the fame through her unparalleled acting skills, Alba turned her focus towards a healthy lifestyle, even launching her own company in the process. Needless to say, the effect rolled off on her vehicle selection as well, with the actress opting for a hybrid instead of a gasoline car for her commute.
Other Hybrids
19. Barack Obama
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Well, you can¡¯t discount the contribution of those driving a hybrid, especially when the list includes the likes of former US president. Obama¡¯s love for electric cars was evident, as a major mark of his presidential term was also to push the U.S. auto industry towards making greener cars.
When not a president, Barack Obama drives a hybrid Ford Escape, the last car that he reportedly bought way back in the 2000¡¯s. Though he had also promised to buy an all-electric Chevy Volt after his presidential term was over.
20. Hillary Clinton
(Image: Twitter/ Paul Joseph Watson)
The American politician and presidential candidate had cleared long ago, that she had not driven a car since 1996. However, for her commute back in New York, she does use a Mercury Mariner Hybrid.