Check your rear-view mirrors because you might see the Mustang Mach-e EV chasing you with lights flashing real soon. Ford's Pro division submitted the Mustang Mach-e EV for testing to the Michigan State Police. Michigan's State Police test vehicles from manufacturers and publish the results for consideration by police agencies nationwide. No specifics were given of the vehicle tested but it does have the Mach-e GT grille, large wheels/tires and seems lowered. A vehicle for police use would have steel wheels and in interior tailored for police use (room for computers, police belts, dividers, special interior fabrics - aka heavy-duty vinyl, etc.). I'm sure Ford will "show" the fully outfitted Mustang Mach-e for police duty soon. Passing this stage was the first test. Remember that police departments around the country have purchased and are using the "untested" Tesla Model 3 for police use. So far most are very happy with the Teslas and praise the EV's efficiency as a high point in their usage. Many are buying additional vehicles. Now they can go get EVs from Ford. More to come. CLick on "read more" to view the brief media release and a short testing video.
Source: Ford - Media release, pics, and video
Media Release:
TOUGH ENOUGH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT: MUSTANG MACH-E IS FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO PASS MICHIGAN STATE POLICE TEST
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Ford Pro all-electric police pilot vehicle based on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUV just became the first all-electric vehicle to pass the rigorous Michigan State Police 2022 model year evaluation. Testing included acceleration, top speed, braking and high-speed pursuit, as well as emergency response handling characteristics. Michigan State Police is one of two law enforcement agencies that annually test new model year police vehicles and publish the results for use by agencies nationwide.
“The fact that the Mustang Mach-E successfully stood up to the grueling Michigan State Police evaluation demonstrates that Ford can build electric vehicles that are capable, tough and reliable enough for even the most challenging jobs,” said Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro. “We understand the needs of our commercial customers and are committed to unlocking new electrification opportunities for them.”
Ford Pro submitted the all-electric police pilot vehicle for testing in the Michigan State Police 2022 model year evaluation Sept. 18 and Sept. 20. Michigan State Police will publish results for vehicles tested on its website later in the fall.
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