All eight of the Leafs will sport Portugal's PSP (PolÃcia de Segurança Pública) "PolÃcia' livery, although the EV's limited range will mean most will only see duty in the department's Safe School Program. However, the PSP notes that all Leafs will be equipped with functional flashing blue lights and sirens so "they can be called upon to perform other police duties at any time."
"We pride ourselves in being the first police force in the world to incorporate cars with zero-emission technology as part of our 5,000 vehicle fleet," said Superintendent Paul Gomes Valente, National Director of PSP.
He added: "We want to continue reducing pollution in large urban centers and the introduction of the 100 percent electric Nissan Leaf sets a new benchmark for our fleet."
Portugal has long been a supporter of electric vehicle as was the first European country to offer the Leaf for retail sales in 2011.
