Electric police cars are ‘running out of energy’ and causing ‘a lot of trouble’ – Watts Up With That?
Essay by Eric Worrall
“Running all the way and then having to get another car” – Who would have thought electric cars would not have the stamina to do reliable police duties?
Electric police cars are ‘running out of words’ and causing ‘lots of trouble’
According to a Police and Crime Commissioner, ELECTRIC police cars are running low on batteries when responding to emergencies because sirens and green lights drain batteries.
08:06, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | UPDATE: 22:51, Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Gloucester Constabulary has full electric vehicle fleet in the UK, with 21% of their 435 vehicles being electric. Chris Nelson, Conservative Police and Gloucester Crime Commissioner, said tram-driving officers vehicle had a hard time finding chargers in the county.
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A Tesla spokesperson said the Model 3 was able to do more than 200 miles of enhanced driving using blue light.
It can take part in four-hour runs when actively deployed in “enhanced driving conditions”.
The inspections come as the police force prepares for a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Mr Nelson continued: “I have heard a lot of issues about officers driving electric vehicles around having problems trying to find recharging facilities.
“I couldn’t run in time and had to get another car.
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Do the police ask the criminals they are chasing to take a break while they put the electric car on the fast charger?
Electric vehicles may not be feasible for the average person who doesn’t have to drive much, in a compact country like the UK. For police use, not so much.
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