Travis Kelce’s game-day car stirs drama with a Taylor Swift throwback and a big surprise

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end and three-time Super Bowl champion, surprised fans with a bold nod to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. Driving a fully electric, custom-built ’69 Chevelle SS to Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Kelce not only turned heads but also rekindled memories of their first public outing.

Revving up the romance

Kelce’s love story with the pop megastar became official when Taylor attended a Chiefs game on September 25, 2023. The couple sealed the moment by driving off in his vintage ’71 Chevelle-a ride that fans quickly likened to an “American Royal Wedding.”

Now, months later, Kelce cheekily revisited that iconic memory during his New Heights podcast with his brother Jason. “Those old-school cars are so frickin’ cool,” he said. “I think I’ve got a ’71 Chevelle that some people may have seen me drive before, but this [electric version] was one-of-a-kind.”

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift seen leaving the Chiefs game yesterday in the convertible pic.twitter.com/Uu2KuQ0y2q

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) September 25, 2023

More than a showpiece

The stunning electric Chevelle wasn’t just a sentimental prop. It was built by students in Kelce’s Ignition Lab, part of his long-time charitable partnership with Operation Breakthrough. The STEM-focused program empowers Kansas City youth to explore engineering, media, and culinary arts.

“The kids did an unbelievable job,” Kelce praised. “It was a smooth ride into the stadium.”

Equipped with a Tesla Model S motor, an 87kWh battery, and luxury upgrades like Bluetooth audio and modernized air conditioning, the revamped Chevelle balances retro allure with cutting-edge tech. It’s now up for grabs in a $100-per-ticket raffle, with proceeds supporting Operation Breakthrough.

Driving change on and off the field

Kelce’s commitment to empowering the next generation is evident. Since launching the Ignition Lab in 2020, he’s given students a platform to turn passion into skill. With this electric Chevelle, he blends innovation, sustainability, and heartfelt purpose-all while keeping fans hooked on every twist in his remarkable journey with Swift.