Portugal police opts for Nissan LEAF patrol cars

Posted: Jul 12, 2012
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Portugal police opts for Nissan LEAF patrol cars
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  • 2012 Nissan LEAF Police Front 3/4 View
  • 2012 Nissan LEAF Police with Regular LEAF
  • 2012 Nissan LEAF Police Side View
  • 2012 Nissan LEAF Police Rear 3/4 View

Yes, this is the first fleet of 2012 Nissan LEAF police cars and they are currently hitting the streets of Portugal to fight crime.

Portuguese police authorities say the vehicles will be used for policing large urban areas of the country.

Check out more news on the Nissan LEAF.

“We pride ourselves in being the first police force in the world to incorporate cars with zero-emission technology as part of our 5,000 vehicle fleet,” said Paul Gomes Valente, national director of the Portugal State Police in a statement released by Nissan. “We want to continue reducing pollution in large urban centers and the introduction of the Leaf sets a new benchmark for our fleet.”

107-hp; 100 miles on a single charge, 0 to 60 mph in about 2 days – sounds like the perfect cop car.

- By: Omar Rana


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  • Matt

    If this article was about some US state getting one I’d swear that this would be an April Fools joke :-)

  • Guirim

    Agree. ’0 to 60 mph in about 2 days?’

  • Azarinho

    This car will be used mostly for the safe school program, so there’s no need for speed! :-) greetings from Lisbon!