ePatrol (Germany, 2025)

BMW created a concept for a police vehicle from 2025 for the Los Angeles Design Challenge. The brand calls the car the ePatrol, and it is meant to be a future vehicle for the California Highway Patrol.

The challenge this year was to select a region and create a police vehicle from 2025 for that region. The vehicle must meet the selected region's emissions standards and meet the needs of the police.

BMW's DesignworksUSA selected Los Angeles as its region. Setting the ePatrol in Los Angeles meant that the car had to cope with more cars, faster traffic and alternative powertrains. BMW created a vehicle with a long arc for the passenger compartment and front wheels without axles. It says that it was vaguely inspired by the looks of a police dog that combined aerodynamics and aggressiveness.

The car can deploy drones, one that flies and two on wheels. During pursuits, the passenger can control the drones to cut through traffic...