Lothian & Borders Police have purchased a Vectrix electric maxi-scooter
as the first electric vehicle to be procured by the force. Two or three
officers will be trained to use the Vectrix which will directly replace
a petrol patrol car covering 20 30 miles daily and will be used for
patrolling the Scottish Parliamentary areas and for transporting
officers up to Police Headquarters in Central Edinburgh.
There is a large proportion of pedestrians in and around the Parliament
Buildings and the Vectrix will provide a safe yet more humanly
interactive method of patrolling without inflicting noise or air
pollution on the vicinity. Edinburgh is a hilly City and therefore an
electric car would not have the power or range to withstand the
undulating environment. The Vectrix however provides the performance,
range and presence required by the Police to ensure the highest level of
public service is delivered.
Lothian & Borders Police are the second police force in Scotland to
invest in the Vectrix technology, Strathclyde Police already uses two
Vectrix maxi-scooters to patrol BAA Glasgow Airport.
Key Features of the Vectrix Scooter:
Zero carbon emissions
Fully charged range up to 68 miles
Top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h)
Acceleration 0-50 in 6.8 seconds
As responsive as a 400cc scooter but with a 125cc classification,
making the bike accessible to anyone with a provisional licence who has
completed CBT training.
Multi-function throttle controls a slow-speed reverse for greater
manoeuvrability and easy parking
The onboard charger recharges the scooter in just over two hours from
a standard 110/220V (3 pin) power socket.
Low noise for reduced sound pollution
Estimated battery life of 10 years (based on 5,000 miles per year)
DAaRT system Twist back the throttle for instant acceleration, and
twist it forward to slow down smoothly and safely, in addition to the
front and back Brembo disc brakes.
