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.

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.

It's also unclear which Lucid Air is taking part in the CHP testing. The sedan's electric powertrains range from the 430-hp rear-wheel-drive version all the way up to the Sapphire's 1234-hp all-wheel-drive setup. As things stand now, the Air has more ...

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,

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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