SINGAPORE, April 14 -- The Singapore Police Force will begin deploying 19 high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) to its Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Car fleet starting in the second half of 2025.

The Polestar 2 EVs, customised for highway patrol use, were acquired following a 2023 tender to integrate EVs into the police's existing fleet, making the Traffic Police the first local enforcement agency to use EVs in its operations.

The Straits Times quoted Senior Assistant Commissioner Daniel Tan saying the introduction of EVs marks the police's commitment to sustainability, aligning with Singapore's broader green goals.

It also quoted Assistant Superintendent Sam Tai saying the Polestar 2 is faster than the current BMW 325d and Volvo...