EAGLE - The mayor of Eagle along with Ada County Sheriff’s deputies announced they will test two 100 percent electric motorcycles.

High Desert Harley Davidson offered the motorcycles for a year-long lease at no cost.

“It’s something that is completely new and we are just excited to be able to try it and see how well we can make it fit in our law enforcement efforts,” said Eagle Police Chief Brian Hippe 

“(We are) Looking for opportunities to cut down on emission, increase visibility for alternative transportation, and this is just a great opportunity for a relationship among all those entities,” said Mayor Phil Bandy, City of Eagle.

The top speed for the Vectrix motorcycle is just over 60 miles per hour.  David Thomas with High Desert says the motorcycles are a good match for the department – and the environment. 

“If you use it 70 percent of what you use your regular vehicle it will reduce the co2 emissions by over 5 tons per year,” said David Thomas, High Desert Harley Davidson President.

The new bikes can run for nearly 40 miles after a full charge.