Electric vehicles are becoming more popular not only
with consumers, but with police forces all over the world, and now Japan has
jumped on the EV bandwagon, too, with 22 units of the Nissan Leaf.
The zero-emission hatchbacks were handed over to the
police force in Fukuoka, the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, located in the
northern part of the country, earlier this week. Electrek reports that the
Nissan Leafs will be used as patrol vehicles and for public relations.
All of them have received a two-tone white and black
finish, roof-mounted emergency lights and specific decals. Details are scarce
at the moment, but the electric hatchbacks have likely welcomed other upgrades
as well, meant to help them fight crime in the Land of the Rising Sun,
including communication systems and probably new storage spaces to hold the
necessary gear.
The second generation Nissan Leaf debuted last year
with fresh styling and new technology. It benefits from a bump in power, as the
electric motor now delivers 150 PS and allows the car to reach
100 km/h in 8.2 sec, from a standstill. Moreover, the 40kWh battery pack
provides it with a NEDC-rated range of 378 km, which drops to around
240 km in the real world.
