The Tesla Cybertruck, if it is anything, is unique. It stands out, a lot. It also has aspects to it that must make it very appealing as a police vehicle. So, it’s no surprise to find out that a police department, the Irvine Police Department to be specific, has customized … [continued]
The South Pasadena Police Department, yesterday, became the nation’s first law enforcement agency to completely replace its gasoline-powered vehicles with nonpolluting electric vehicles. The city’s zero-emission police fleet of 20 new Teslas will rely on a bank of new electric vehicle chargers installed at South Pasadena City Hall. Additionally, upon … [continued]
Hawthorne, California — UP.FIT, the global leader in upfitting Tesla’s for fleet use, and a division of Unplugged Performance, proudly introduces the world’s first Tesla Cybertruck Patrol vehicle ready for use by public safety officials everywhere. From police and fire departments to military and tactical response agencies, UP.FIT has leveraged its … [continued]
The first 100% Tesla police department will be in California, of course.
Police departments across the U.S. (and beyond) have been investing in electric vehicles in recent years. Though, some critics point to their higher price tags upon purchase and question if it’s a smart move. What many don’t realize, however, is how much money police forces stand to save in maintenance … [continued]
Berea, Kentucky Police Chief Eric Scott made the decision to purchase Tesla police cruisers after watching all the EV commercials on the 2021 Super Bowl. It was clear to him that the future was going electric and he wanted to be ready. The police department purchased four 2021 Tesla Model … [continued]
A week ago, the City of New York indicated that it planned to hold a notable “contract public hearing” on December 16. The topic was a contract between Tesla and the city regarding the purchase of several Tesla Model 3 EVs — well, $12,360,000 worth of them. Earlier today, Bloomberg … [continued]
Menlo Park is upgrading its police fleet and has been approved by the city council to purchase three new Tesla Model Y vehicles for a pilot program as well as six Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, The Almanac reports. The city is also getting a Chevy Bolt for code enforcement. The … [continued]
The Fremont Police Department has added another Tesla to its fleet, this one is a Model Y. In the department’s latest post, it noted that the Model Y became its latest addition in its hybrid and electric fleet of over 40 vehicles. “Compared to the Tesla Model S 85 deployed … [continued]
The City of Nitro, West Virginia, has joined other cities across the nation that have added a Tesla vehicle to their fleets. The city bought its Tesla Model 3 for around $40,000 and will invest another $10,000 to modify the vehicle for use by the police force — lights, sirens, … [continued]
