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Punjab has launched Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, marking the country’s initial use of electric vehicles for police patrolling and traffic operations. Officials said the initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption and introduce environmentally sustainable practices in law enforcement.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the initiative, unveiling the province’s first electric patrol vehicle. During the ceremony, she inspected the vehicle and took it for a brief drive. Officials briefed her on the operational framework of the Green Policing Unit and the planned deployment of electric vehicles in Lahore.
According to officials, the police will use BYD electric vehicles for routine patrolling and traffic management. The electric patrol car has a reported driving range of up to 410 kilometers on a single charge and can be fast-charged from 30 to 80% in around 30 minutes. The vehicle is equipped with police lights, a public address system, speed detection equipment, and a 360-degree surveillance camera.
Officials said 103 conventional patrol vehicles currently consume around 28,000 liters of fuel per month at a cost of approximately Rs 7.42 million. The shift to electric vehicles is expected to save about 4,500 liters of fuel per vehicle annually and reduce operational costs while ensuring zero carbon emissions.
The chief minister directed authorities to gradually increase the number of electric vehicles under the Green Policing Unit and expand the initiative to other districts in phases. She said the adoption of electric vehicles would help reduce fuel expenditure and contribute to cleaner air.
