Dubai Police officers will be taking to the road in a new fleet of electric cars.
Dubai Police officers will be taking to the road in a new fleet of electric cars.
Dubai Police officers will be taking to the road in a new fleet of electric cars.
Dubai Police officers will be taking to the road in a new fleet of electric cars.

Dubai Police unveil new fleet of electric cars


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Police in Dubai are going green with their new eco-friendly fleet of electric patrol cars to support the emirate's sustainability drive.

Dubai Police officers will be getting behind the wheel of 13 Renault Zoe electric cars, secured from Arabian Automobiles.

The partnership between the force and the car dealer is part of nationwide efforts to tackle air pollution.

The vehicle produces zero emissions when in use.

Dubai Police is  not the only state service helping to protect the planet.

In February, Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services unveiled the Zero DS, which produces no heat, vibration or fumes.

The ambulance service said the emergency vehicle would be used for rapid intervention and immediate response situations.

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From electric to the extreme: UAE emergency services' super fleet

  • Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
    In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media
  • From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
    From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police
  • A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
    A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National
  • A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
    A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative
  • The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
    The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA
  • An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
    An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
    A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
    A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police
  • A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
    A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP
  • The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
    The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police
  • The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
    The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police
  • Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
    Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling
  • A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
    A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police
  • Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
    Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
    Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad
  • The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
    The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police
  • The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
    The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini
  • Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
    Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars.
  • Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
    Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet
  • One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
    One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
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