Upper East Side cops will be hitting the streets in bad ass new Mustang Mach-E SUVs | Upper East Site
Upper East Side cops will be hitting the streets in bad ass new Mustang Mach-E SUVs | Upper East Site

UES Cops Get Bad Ass New Electric Mustang Patrol SUVs

From New York’s Finest to New York’s fastest? Upper East Side cops are now patrolling the streets in brand new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT SUVs capable of responding to calls for help with breakneck speed. Upper East Site spotted two of the new police cruisers — which can go from zero to 60 mph in under four seconds — parked not far from the 19th Precinct’s station house in Lenox Hill.

Two of the NYPD's all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV's were spotted on the Upper East Side
Two of the NYPD’s all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV’s were spotted on the Upper East Side | Upper East Site

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The NYPD Mustang Mach-E GTs have a range of 270 miles and a blistering 470 horsepower | Upper East Site
The NYPD Mustang Mach-E GTs have a range of 270 miles and a blistering 470 horsepower | Upper East Site

The NYPD Mustang Mach-E GTs, which feature markings identifying the 19th Precinct, were stationed near the corner of East 66th Street and Lexington Avenue on Thursday morning, likely part of an order placed by the City for 184 of the fossil fuel-free sport utility vehicles more than a year ago. 

Upgraded from the standard production model any Upper East Side resident can buy, these NYPD Mustang Mach-E GTs are lightly armored with bullet resistant ballistic door panels and glass to keep officers safe— just like the current Ford Explorer Interceptors used for patrol.

The NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUV's feature bulletproof panels and glass | Upper East Site
The NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUV’s feature bulletproof panels and glass | Upper East Site

However, the consumer model Mustang’s glass roof has been swapped out for steel, which provides a better base for the SUV’s emergency lights.

The battery-powered police cruisers are sitting on stylish 20-inch wheels and have a range of 270 miles — more than enough juice for several tours of duty before needing a recharge. 

The new NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUVs were parked near 66th and Lexington on Thursday | Upper East Site
The new NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUVs were parked near 66th and Lexington on Thursday | Upper East Site

However, the biggest difference between the vehicles may be their quickness. The high voltage batteries powering the GT’s motors are good for a blistering 470 horsepower and 600 foot-pounds of torque, which can propel the two-and-a-half-ton SUV to 30 miles per hour in under two seconds.

For reference, the speed limit for the general public in NYC is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

The new NYPD Mustang Mach-E GT's can reach 30 mph in under two seconds | Upper East Site
The new NYPD Mustang Mach-E GT’s can reach 30 mph in under two seconds | Upper East Site

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The NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUVs are outfitted with police equipment | Upper East Site
The NYPD Mustang Mach-E SUVs are outfitted with police equipment | Upper East Site

The fully-electric police vehicles are now in service on the streets of the Upper East Side, fighting crime without a combustion engine producing greenhouse gases — so keep an eye out — because you certainly wont hear them unless the SUV’s siren is wailing.

The NYPD's 19th Precinct station house, located on East 67th Street, with a Ford Explorer Interceptor parked in front  | Upper East Site
The NYPD’s 19th Precinct station house, located on East 67th Street, with a Ford Explorer Interceptor parked in front | Upper East Site

Upper East Site reached out to the NYPD for more information on the new Mustang Mach-E patrol cruisers but did not immediately hear back.  

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