Lucid Motor's Air sedan may join the California Highway Patrol's fleet, showcasing the future of high-performance EVs in law enforcement.

California Highway Patrol tests the luxury electric Lucid Air as a potential patrol vehicle, introducing eco-friendly high-performance capabilities to law enforcement.

While the specific model in use has not been shared, the Lucid Air does offer a highly capable range in hp, starting at 420 and exceeding 1,230 hp in its top-of-range Sapphire model. With its performance capabilities and range of 406 to 480 miles, the Lucid Air could make for a highly versatile addition to the CHP fleet.

However, the Lucid Air is the longest-range EV currently available, and its acceleration will embarrass some sports cars. Even the entry-level Air Pure boasts a 420-mile EPA range and 450 horsepower,

The California Highway Patrol could be branching out into the world of electric cop cars soon enough. At least, that's according to a recent social media post from Lucid Motors, one that reveals Erik Estrada's favorite law enforcement agency is testing out a Lucid Air cruiser.

Based on Lucid's recent social media post, the electric Air sedan has been undergoing testing with the California Highway Patrol. A modified version of the Lucid Air recently participated in California Highway Patrol vehicle testing. What do you think ...

After police departments in California found Teslas to be “nearly unusable” as EV police cruisers, Lucid is starting to eye getting in the police cruiser business. In an announcement tweet on X, the EV automaker said its Lucid Air participated in vehicle testing for California’s Highway Patrol.

California Highway Patrol is testing an electric Lucid Air sedan as a potential police car, according to an online post. EV company Lucid posted images of its Air police cruiser on X (formerly Twitter), revealing the vehicle was currently being evaluated by California Highway Patrol – though details of exactly which model remain unknown.

Lucid hasn't provided any details on the car's powertrain, but the Air Sapphire's three-motor setup would make the electric police cruiser the world's quickest. With 1,234 hp on tap, the Sapphire will rocket to 60 mph from rest in just 1.9 seconds, pass the quarter mile in 9.0 seconds, and keep accelerating to a top speed of 205 mph.

Lucid has released some images of its Air saloon in a full police-spec livery having confirmed that it recently participated in California Highway Patrol vehicle testing. Our first thought? Boy does it look good on those black steel wheels.

The California Highway Patrol recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air, known as the Lucid Pursuit. It featured an assortment of police-spec upgrades including emergency lights, a push bumper,