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

Based on Lucid's recent social media post, the electric Air sedan has been undergoing testing with the California Highway Patrol. California's current fleet of patrol cars includes Ford Explorers, Dodge Chargers, and BMW motorcycles, so the addition of the ...

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,

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.

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.

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.

The California Highway Patrol’s motto is “Safety, Service, and Security,” but you might need to throw recharging into the mix as the law enforcement agency recently tested a modified version of the Lucid Air. It’s dubbed the Lucid Pursuit and it makes for one stylish police cruiser.

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.

Currently, the California Highway Patrol operates Ford Explorers, Dodge Chargers, and a fleet of BMW motorcycles, so the battery-powered Lucid would mark quite the departure from

A modified version of Lucid’s Air EV was recently tested by the California Highway Patrol. The fierce-looking “Lucid Pursuit” will catch you if you try to run with unrivaled range and performance. The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is “the World’s most efficient car,