A further roll-out of electric pool vehicles is planned by police.
A trial of 34 64kWh Hyundai Kona EVs and five Hyundai Ioniq 5 72kWh EVs for non-operational work began at the end of November, the EVs having about 480km range.
While a Skoda plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is used for frontline operations, work on EVs there is continuing given the criteria frontline cars must meet, police add.
The EV trial will see GPS and usage data analysed during the next six months, along with focus group sessions with users to get feedback.
The EVs have been rolled out in Wellington, and a further 14 locations will receive them during the next three months.
New Zealand Police have 3500 vehicles, including about 2200 liveried patrol cars – one of the largest fleets in New Zealand.
The fleet – including motorcycles, boats and helicopters – produces about 70% of police carbon emissions.
Police say they are committed to procuring battery electric vehicles (BEVs) where practical and have outlined a five-year plan to an emissions-free fleet.
Hyundai New Zealand says the EVS will provide police support personnel with the technology, space, and efficiency needed for a demanding work environment.
A growing range of BEVs, PHEVs, hydrogen-powered vehicles are offered by Hyundai, which says all have become common choices for business fleets and are operational in commercial and consumer use around the country.
