As the country moves towards more electric vehicles, future generations of law enforcement officers may find themselves driving a Tesla for their squad cars. Some cities, like Fremont, CA have already started using them (Model S). Of course, Fremont is the site of Tesla’s first manufacturing plant. Here are some other police departments currently using them.
Tesla Model S Police Cruiser
Today, you can find lots of stories about how this deployment is going. As an example, the mayor of Tulsa, OK promised to buy a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks if they decided to build their new manufacturing plant in that city. Unfortunately, the decision went to Austin, TX. One thing for sure, you will certainly look great in this dream car.
Meanwhile, in Bargersville, Indiana, the first electric police cruiser has been a big hit. Even though the towns’ population is only 7,700, the town deployed their first Tesla in August 2019. The department reports that they are saving about $300 per month on gas. Better yet, the citizens love it, even when they get pulled over. Another benefit officers like about it is the lack of noise – the ability to be as stealthy as possible.
NYPD rolls out Tesla Model 3 police car.
The nation’s largest police department, NYPD, just rolled out a new Model 3, the cheaper version of the Tesla.
If you are joining law enforcement now, there is a good chance you will be driving one someday soon!