The City of New York said it now operates the largest law enforcement fleet of electrified vehicles in North America, following the addition of 103 new electric vehicles across city agencies.
The latest deployment includes 70 vehicles for NYC Parks and 33 for the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), bringing the total number of electrified law enforcement vehicles to more than 1,000. The fleet comprises 781 battery-electric vehicles and 231 plug-in hybrid units.
City officials said the milestone builds on a 2023 procurement of 1,000 vehicles and forms part of a broader strategy led by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to transition municipal fleets toward zero-emission technologies. Authorities said they are now targeting a fully electric law enforcement fleet by 2030, five years ahead of previous goals.
“For the first time in our history, New York City now operates more than 1,000 electric vehicles in law enforcement service. By investing in clean, modern fleet technology, we are improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and ensuring that city agencies have the tools they need to serve New Yorkers safely and effectively,” said Yume Kitasei.
Law enforcement vehicles—defined to include fleets across 15 city agencies—represent the largest segment of New York’s municipal fleet, with around 11,000 units in operation. Models currently deployed include the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Ford E-Transit.
Officials noted that many vehicles require specialized modifications, including emergency lighting, communications systems, protective equipment, and interior partitions. They also identified charging infrastructure availability and emergency backup power as key challenges for ensuring operational reliability in critical response scenarios.
“We are showing EVs can work in some of the most challenging applications and assignments including law enforcement and emergency response. We have more to do but 1,000 EVs in law enforcement is an important, nation-leading, threshold and we thank our agency partners across city government,” said Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer and Deputy Commissioner at DCAS.
The electrification push extends beyond enforcement vehicles. New York City said it now operates approximately 10,500 electrified vehicles across its broader fleet, including 5,780 battery-electric units and around 4,600 hybrid vehicles.