Northamptonshire Police joins the electric revolution by trying out 162mph Tesla on county roads

Whisper is the demo EV and costs £60,000, so don't get too close and scratch it
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Keep checking your mirrors if you're out on Northamptonshire's roads today — because you won't hear the police behind you.

The county's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are on board this Tesla Model Three, trying out the all-electric model as the countdown to getting rid of gas guzzlers continues.

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A spokesman for the unit said: "We will be out and about in the marked Tesla demo. If you see us about please give us a wave, we've got some sites to visit, vehicles to examine... and will be doing some pro-active roads policing along the way."

Northants Police are going electric in this Tesla on TuesdayNorthants Police are going electric in this Tesla on Tuesday
Northants Police are going electric in this Tesla on Tuesday

Petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale from 2030 onwards, forcing emergency services to opt for electric motoring.

Tesla UK confirmed last year that it has provided a full Battenberg-painted Model 3 electric car, modified with blues-and-twos and other required features of a patrol vehicle, for a nationwide trial.

The £60,000 vehicle is being used by forces up and down the country and the company claims it has received 'mind blowing' feedback from officers.

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According to reports, the Tesla's precise specification has not been revealed, however the wheels suggest it is the 'Performance' variant of the top-selling EV.

This means it has all-wheel drive and can accelerate from zero to 60mph in around 3.1 seconds. Top speed is a claimed 162mph — which should be plenty quick enough to catch most offenders.