The Police go electric

New electric car - The Police go electric?

Not the band, I mean your bobby on the beat!  Mitsubishi showcased the first all electric police car at the National Police show in September 2009. 

The i MiEV has been trialling in the UK for almost a year now but it was launched at the show in full police markings.  With a top range of 100 miles, a top speed of 81mph, room for 4 passengers and kit it could be ideal for urban policing.  Mitsubishi Motors say they have been inundated with requests from UK Police Forces to trial the i MiEV.  The first full-production i MiEVs arrive in the UK in November 2009 and should be on the road in December 2009. West Midlands Police will be the first force to run operational i MiEVs.  I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere about making charges?.....