S’pore Traffic Police acquires 19 high-performance EVs for expressway patrol, cars can travel up to 80km after flat tyre

Assistant Superintendent Sam Tai, deputy officer of the Traffic Police’s Special Operations Team, explained that expressway patrol cars maintain police presence, respond to accidents, assist distressed drivers, and enforce traffic laws.

He spoke to the media during a preview of the new vehicle’s features at the Traffic Police headquarters on 10 Ubi Avenue on 10 Apr.

 

Vehicle incorporates police’s latest technology

The vehicle includes new technologies introduced in fast-response cars since 2020 to improve officers’ operational efficiency. The license plate recognition system alerts officers on the EV’s dashboard when it detects a wanted vehicle.

Another capability lets officers stream live video footage to the command centre through a dedicated communication network.

Senior Assistant Commissioner Daniel Tan called the introduction of EVs a key advancement in both operational efficiency and sustainability.

He noted that the move supports Singapore’s broader green initiatives without compromising enforcement and emergency response standards.

Tender called by Traffic Police to incorporate EVs

In November 2022, ST reported that the Traffic Police had launched a tender to incorporate EVs into their fleet of highway patrol vehicles.

The contract, reportedly worth about $3.8 million, includes a 10-year maintenance plan. The vehicles are tax-exempt and do not require certificates of entitlement (COEs).

Officers will undergo familiarisation training, and chargers are being installed at headquarters to support the vehicles.

Polestar expects these 120kW chargers to fully charge the car’s 82kW batteries in approximately 1.5 hours. The vehicle offers up to 593km range, though usage and modifications may affect the actual distance.

Polestar Singapore said it is proud to be part of this milestone, as their fleet of 19 Polestar 2 vehicles will be the first electric vehicles used by the Traffic Police in their operations.

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