Mustang adds to tally of electric patrol car choices

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Mustang adds to tally of electric patrol car choices

Another car manufacturer has entered the electric patrol car market. Ford is taking on Tesla with its record-breaking Mustang Mach-e.

Our friend's electric: Ford's Mustang Mach-e is now a police fleet option

Date - 7th September 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The Blue Oval badge has joined the race to supply forces with electric cars. Ford used the Emergency Services Show to officially launch a police- equipped version of its Mustang Mach-e electric SUV. The prototype car, which in standard trim costs...

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