Dubai Police have added the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 electric vehicle to their fleet of luxury and environmentally friendly cars for patrol.
The five-seat, all-wheel drive vehicle has a dual-engine with 516 horsepower (or 400Kw) and can go from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in 4.5 seconds. It has a range of up to 717km with a full charge. The vehicle has state-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems and interactive screens.
The acquisition is part of Dubai Police’s continuing strategy to utilise environmentally friendly vehicles and cutting-edge sustainable transport technology.
In October, the force added the first electric vehicle to their fleet, a Hongqi E-HS9 vehicle from OneRoad Automotive Company.
Dubai Police’s supercar fleet includes Bentley Continental GT V8, Mercedes, Maseratis, Aston Martins and Cadillacs.
Dressed in the force's green livery, the new electric EQS 580 was officially unveiled by Maj Gen Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, at the Dubai Police Officers Club.
"Through adding supercars within its fleet of luxury patrol vehicles, Dubai Police enhances the security presence of police officers across essential tourist destinations, including Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard and JBR," said Maj Gen Al Mansoori.
Shehab Gargash, managing director and group chief executive of Gargash Group, added: “We gladly support the transformation of more government entities in their transition to sustainable mobility solutions – supporting the UAE’s goals to reduce carbon emissions on the roads."
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
