The NYPD Will Soon Have 100 Mustang Mach-E Police Cars

New York's finest added the electric vehicle to its fleet as the city's department looks to become more environmentally conscious. This display car is just the first of many; the Commanding Officer of the Fleet Services Division, Inspector Scott Olexa, said more than 100 additional Mach-E police units will join the fleet.

"The idea [was] always [to] move toward a greener fleet. We had the opportunity to introduce these into the NYPD and now have charging stations being installed at multiple department facilities. We're going to try and see if we can integrate these as part of our regular fleet."

一个t first glance, the GT model appears to be the same as the civilian spec, bar the police decals and lighting. However, Inspector Olexa notes there are a few key differences. Ballistic protection lines the doors and windows, while the glass roof has made way for a steel item, for the safety of the officers.

Round back, you'll notice the message board which, says the Inspector, has become "known to the NYPD." Additional reflective material has also been placed on the rear of the car and, while subtle, provides all the difference when attending an emergency in poorly lit areas. So when will New Yorkers see the EV chasing down criminals? "Expect to see these cars on the street in the summer of 2022," says the NYPD representative.

It's not just New York's law enforcement that is bowled over by the electric Mustang crossover. Michigan's police force wasthoroughly impressed by the EV, certifying it for police duty - a first for an electric vehicle. Let's just hope the boys in blue have more joy in the Mach-E than officers in Spokane, Washington had with a Tesla Model Y. Officers complained the Mach-E rival didn't have enough space andcited myriad issues, with charging being a significant bugbear.