Dubai Police have added an electric sports car to their luxury fleet, to help the emirate move into the fast lane on the road to the Cop 28 climate summit.
The Audi RS e-tron GT in Dubai Police livery was shown to the public for the first time on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market conference.
It will be used to patrol popular tourist destinations across the city.
The vehicle is the first sports car in the Dubai Police fleet that is completely electric, a member of the force told The National at the unveiling.
The car costs about $110,000 (Dh404,000) and has a top speed of 249kph. It can reach 96.5kph in 4.3 seconds from a standing start.
“It’s special to us because it’s the first all-electric sports vehicle we have,” said Lt Mohamed Ebrahim Al Suwaidi.
“You will never have found a police car on the roads like this until now.
“It will be used to patrol tourist areas where police can be on hand to help people.”
The car will carry a special message on its number plate to signify the climate event taking place in Dubai later this year.
“The number plate is 28, which stands for Cop 28 which Dubai is hosting,” said Lt Al Suwaidi.
The theme of this year’s Arabian Travel Market is sustainability, making the conference at Dubai World Trade Centre an apt venue to launch the car, he said.
“Using electric vehicles is very important to us because it shows we are supporting the environment,” he said.
While the new addition is the first all-electric sports vehicle to join Dubai Police’s fleet, it is not the first completely electric car in the ranks.
The force took delivery of a Hongqi E-HS9 SUV in October last year.
Dubai Police's supercar fleet includes Maseratis, Aston Martins, Mercedes and Cadillacs.
Supercars in the green and white of Dubai Police are common sights at national events including the UAE Tour for cyclists, the Dubai Marathon and other celebrations and parades.
Cop 28 will be held at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12.
Dubai Police's supercar fleet - in pictures
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A Dubai Police Ferrari supercar on display during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images -
First lieutenant Mohamed Ebrahim Al Suwaidi with the new Dubai Police car an Audi RS e-trom GT, the force's first electric sports car. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Police took delivery of a Hongqi E-HS9 suv vehicle - the force's first electric vehicle - from Oneroad Automotive Company at the Dubai Police Officers Club. Dubai Police -
Dubai Police supercars at the start of the Dubai Run. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
The Lamborghini Aventador, left, and the Ferrari FF were the first supercars to get the Dubai Police decal treatment. Courtesy Dubai Police -
Dubai Police unveiled new supercars at the Dubai International Motor Show including the Mercedes G class Brabus. Pawan Singh / The National -
Dubai Police added the Ferrari FF (pictured) to its fleet. Courtesy Dubai Police -
A selection of the Dubai Police fleet: Ferrari FF, Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG, Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz/Brabus G700. Photo: WSF Creative -
Dubai Police own a Bugatti Veyron, which can reach a speed of more than 400kph. EPA -
The Maserati GranTurismo allows traffic police to cruise the streets of Dubai in style, as well as comfort. Photo: Dubai Police -
The McLaren MP4-12C packs a punch on the open road with a top speed of about 200kph thanks to its twin-turbo charged V8 engine. Photo: Dubai Police -
Dubai Police hinted in 2019 that the newly Tesla Cybertruck could be added to the force’s impressive fleet of patrol vehicles. Photo: @mostaqbal_ae / Dubai Future Foundation -
The Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG can hit 100kph in only 3 seconds thanks to its nine-speed automatic gearbox and AMG-tuned, all-wheel drive system. Photo: WSF Creative -
The hybrid electric BMW i8 has a top speed of 250kph. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Aston Martin created a special factory staffed by 27 of its finest engineers to produce the exclusive One-77. Sarah Dea / The National -
Named after a Spanish fighting bull, the Lamborghini Aventador was initially limited to 4,000 models, with Dubai Police snapping up one of the V12s and coating it in green and white. Photo: Dubai Police -
Described by Toyota as delivering a 'powerful but pure' driving experience, the Supra can hit 100kph in only 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph. Photo: Dubai Police -
The 4 litre V8 Mercedes-Benz G 63 is ready for action, both on and off the road. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Bentley Continental GT, with a huge six-litre engine and top speed of 318kph, ensures police can get where they need to be in style, and on time. Photo: Dubai Police
