DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei and NYC Chief Fleet Officer and DCAS Deputy Commissioner Keith Kerman
NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York City has surpassed 1,000 electric vehicles assigned to law enforcement agencies, marking what officials say is the largest such fleet in North America.
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City officials said the milestone was reached through recent additions across multiple agencies, including the Department of Sanitation and Parks Enforcement Patrol. The expansion is part of a broader effort to modernize operations, reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
The city also announced plans to fully electrify law enforcement vehicles in several agencies by 2030, ahead of previously established targets under local law.
Law enforcement represents the largest segment of the city’s fleet, with thousands of vehicles used across agencies including the New York Police Department, Department of Correction and others. Officials said nearly half of the electric vehicles currently in service are used by the NYPD.
The fleet includes a mix of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with additional units on order. Models in use range from electric SUVs and pickup trucks to specialized enforcement vehicles.
Officials said the transition comes with logistical challenges, including charging infrastructure and the need to ensure vehicles can meet the demands of emergency response.
City leaders described the milestone as a step toward broader sustainability goals, noting that New York operates one of the largest municipal electric vehicle fleets in the country.
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