BERKELEY, Calif. — Fisker Inc. plans to produce the primary pure EV for Pope Francis subsequent yr, it stated on Friday, with options similar to a photo voltaic roof and carpets made from recycled plastic bottles from the ocean.

Fisker will covert its all-electric Ocean sport utility car to be used by the pope, offering a retractable glass cupola and sustainable inside supplies, such because the carpets.

Co-founders Henrik Fisker, previously a designer for British luxurious carmaker Aston Martin, and Geeta Gupta-Fisker, met the top of the Roman Catholic Church in Vatican Metropolis, the corporate stated.

“I bought impressed studying that Pope Francis could be very thoughtful concerning the setting and the influence of local weather change for future generations,” stated Fisker.

Manufacturing of the Ocean electrical SUV is deliberate to start out in November subsequent yr, by way of contract producer Magna Worldwide Inc in Europe.

The agency didn’t reveal the price of the modified car meant for the pope, however the Fisker Ocean begins at $37,499 within the U.S., and 32,000 euros ($39,152) in Germany.

Final yr, Francis acquired a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai sedan specifically designed to make sure his mobility.