At the end of June, the first 18 fully electric vehicles, which didn’t include specialized police equipment, were delivered, according to the Ministry of the Interior. This purchase cost nearly three-quarters of a million Euros, and there are plans to acquire 30 more E-Autos next year. In total, the state police have around 1,600 vehicles.
The goal is a gradual transition to electric vehicles. Initially, vehicles without special police equipment will be replaced. Developments in the market for specialized police vehicles are being closely monitored. It’s expected that this transition process will take at least a decade.
The establishment of the charging infrastructure is happening in two stages. Charging stations are already being set up at some police service points, and it’s anticipated that by the end of this year, there will be a total of 20 charging points available. The costs incurred so far for this are around 41,000 Euros. In the next phase, there are plans to significantly expand the network of charging stations.
The Ministry of the Interior has been exploring alternative propulsion solutions for some time. However, until recently, there were few electric vehicles that met the specific needs of the police force. The market has now evolved significantly, and the latest E-Auto models now offer performance suitable for police operations across a broader product range.