The BMW X3 and the Renault Megane E-Tech are the new cars of the Guardia Civil

The Guardia Civil is in the middle of renewing its fleet of patrol cars and now the time has come to add new units to fulfil its public service duties. The investment is worth millions and, in this last month of 2023, represents an outlay of €9.5 million, and two models have been chosen to join the armed institute’s allocation.

In total, 178 vehicles have been added to the fleet and will be assigned to various destinations throughout the length and breadth of the country, to renew the fleet and replace vehicles that are no longer in a condition to serve in the police force. In addition, these are electrified cars, which set the sustainability agenda that the Guardia Civil wants to project.

Two models with a 0 label

The two chosen models carry the DGT 0 emissions label, which certifies that they produce no polluting emissions. They are the BMW X3 and the Renault Megane E-Tech, which meet the requirements set by the Guardia Civil to enter service in its fleet.

The BMW X3 xDrive30e is a plug-in hybrid SUV that falls within the D segment and offers an electric range of 42 kilometres, enough to qualify for the DGT 0 environmental label. It is equipped with a 12 kWh battery and has a consumption of 2 litres per 100 kilometres. The power output of the plug-in hybrid drivetrain amounts to 292 CV.

For these 70 units to be acquired, their price had to be reduced to €58,500, this price including the adaptation needed to fulfil their official role. This covers the equipment and the official livery. By comparison, the price for ordinary consumers is €69,150. The investment in this model has amounted to €4.1 million.

As for the Renault Megane E-Tech, this is a batch of 118 units. All of them are equipped with an electric motor delivering 220 CV. This motor is powered by the energy stored in the 60 kWh battery fitted to this model. The trim level is the one called Techno, and its range is rated at up to 450 kilometres under the WLTP cycle, with a top speed of 160 km/h.

According to the price list, the RRP of this vehicle is €39,900, although with the modifications needed to bring them into service, this has increased considerably. The investment has been €5.5 million, so each of the cars has cost €46,610.

With these vehicles, the Guardia Civil has received a total of 578 passenger cars and about 98 motorcycles, which have replaced vehicles that no longer meet service requirements or have been used to reinforce service at various points across Spain.

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