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. California's current fleet of patrol cars includes Ford Explorers, Dodge Chargers, and BMW motorcycles, so the addition of the ...

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.

Highway patrol isn’t a role best suited for EVs, but if you were to choose the best one for the job, it would be a Lucid Air.

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.

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.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a $2.6 million federal grant to implement new safety measures. CHP plans to curb speeding and aggressive driving statewide by enhancin