Ford says the hybrid option for the 2025 police interceptor model is popular

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) announced that it is shipping the new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility model to police agencies across the U.S. The automaker said the hybrid powertrain option has been very popular.

The hybrid system for the Police Interceptor Utility model powers onboard equipment even when the gas engine is off, contributing to a potential savings of up to 838 gallons of fuel per year. Ford (F) noted that translates to projected cost reductions of approximately $17,500 over a six-year ownership term with gas at $3.50 per gallon.

“Officers often have long idle times when on patrol, so the hybrid powertrain is a popular choice,” noted said Lindsey Bertino, Ford Pro Police Vehicle Marketing Manager. “We’ve also standardized popular features like the Police Perimeter Alert, for more situational awareness and new officer safety features, simplifying the ordering process for fleet managers,” added Bertino.

“The 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility comes standard with features designed to help ensure officer safety and productivity. The Police Perimeter Alert system detects moving threats around the vehicle, automatically activating the rear camera, sounding a chime, rolling up windows, and locking the doors, so that officers can monitor their surroundings at different sensitivity levels and complete tasks inside the vehicle. When officers must exit the vehicle quickly, Police Engine Idle, lets officers lock the vehicle and take the keys with them, but allows the engine to remain running to power the onboard equipment.”

Shares of Ford (F) were up 2.67% in late morning trading on Wednesday.