Chevrolet this week revealed a model of its 2024 Blazer EV electrical crossover prepared for police responsibility.

The brand new Blazer EV PPV has been developed by GM Envolve, Basic Motors’ unit catering to fleet prospects, together with police companies. It’s scheduled to begin deliveries in early 2024.

GM Envolve, which additionally gives PPV (Police Pursuit Automobiles) variations of the Silverado and Tahoe, amongst others, will begin accepting orders for the Blazer EV PPV this fall. Pricing hasn’t been introduced.

Confirmed specs embrace 498 hp from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, a prime velocity of 130 mph, and DC quick charging at as much as 190 kw. A variety estimate hasn’t been introduced, however the 2024 Blazer EV is predicted to ship as much as 320 miles in some grades.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV police automobile

Among the particular upgrades out there for police responsibility embrace a ramming bar, extra lights, sirens, an influence outlet, brackets for numerous upfitting choices, and steering wheel-mounted switches to manage numerous gear. Additionally out there are hard-wearing seats and vinyl trim, in addition to a particular idle mode that retains the automobile prepared for as much as 50 hours, with emergency gear remaining on full cost.

To deal with lengthy stints of arduous driving, heavy-duty suspension elements are swapped in. The brakes are additionally upgraded to 6-piston Brembo calipers and 15.3-inch rotors up entrance. These are housed inside 20-inch metal wheels wrapped in Firestone Firehawk Pursuit Tires.

Trendy EVs with their robust acceleration and vary estimates of 300 miles or extra have the potential to be wonderful police cruisers. It is not arduous to think about law enforcement officials utilizing them to silently creep up on perps or bounce forward of a automobile attempting to flee the scene. The quiet, easy operation of EVs additionally tends to be enjoyable for occupants, and this could assist to cut back stress and let officers consider their environment.

Some companies have already deployed them of their fleets. The Los Angeles Police Division began utilizing the BMW i3 as early as 2016. Extra lately, the New York Police Division has used the Ford Mustang Mach-E.