January 5, 2024, Charlottetown PE – PEI RCMP have taken delivery of their first electric car. The car just arrived at RCMP Headquarters in Charlottetown and is intended for use in administrative functions, not out on patrol. "This is an exciting opportunity for PEI RCMP to learn and adapt to electric vehicles and determine viability in other areas of policing on the island," says Supt Kevin Lewis. "It serves as a first step in taking more environmentally conscious choices about our vehicles. Not only does it help to meet environment goals it should save tax payers on fuel as well," says Lewis.
It is a common question being asked by many Islanders wondering when will patrol cars will go electric. Currently, all RCMP duty patrol vehicles have to meet RCMP standards and be approved for use. These decisions are made by RCMP National Fleet Management and PEI RCMP take direction on operational patrol cars from them.