Who said police officers can't drive environmental cars? Nissan->ke62 has just delivered a fleet of eight Leaf electric cars for Portugal's PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) - the security force responsible for policing the large urban areas of the country.

The car driven by the police is a standard Leaf, but features flashing blue lights, sirens, and clear "Polícia" markings. The Police Leaf is still powered by the same electric drive motor that delivers a total of 107 HP and 208 lbs-ft of torque. With only 30 minutes of charge, the car has an autonomy of 80 miles.

"We pride ourselves in being the first police force in the world to incorporate cars with zero-emission technology as part of our 5,000 vehicle fleet," said Superintendent Paul Gomes Valente, National Director of PSP. "We want to continue reducing pollution in large urban centres and the introduction of the 100 per cent electric Nissan LEAF->ke3484 sets a new benchmark for our fleet," he added.

2012 Nissan Leaf Police Car

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Nissan Leaf Police Car
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

.