The move comes after NCSA was contacted by a number of local government agencies to look into adding Tesla vehicles to their fleets.
The event, which was open to the public, featured over two dozen EVs, brought in by their owners, to give citizens a chance to chat with EV owners about their vehicles.
Of the 39 vehicles in Hermosa PD's fleet, 17 of them comply with the city's Green Fleet Action Plan.
Police departments across America, from Oregon to Virginia, announce electric and hybrid patrol vehicle procurements. See why each department opted for the new vehicles.
KW Automotive has launched a V3 Leveling suspension for all-wheel drive versions of the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3.
Bargersville Police Officer Jeremy Roll said the decision to use Teslas as patrol vehicles "turned out to be a really good one," as gas prices remain high. The department initially purchased the vehicles in 2019 in an effort to save on fuel.
Law enforcement departments within the county will pilot test the vehicles for their daily work use, including maintaining public order and managing public safety.
The New York City Police Department is currently piloting a Tesla Model 3; its fleet staff upfit the vehicle and built a power distribution point.
The police department in Westport, Conn. fleeted a Tesla Model 3 fully tricked out for law enforcement. This analysis breaks down costs — including patrol car-specific customizations — compared to the department's mainstay SUV model.
The New York city's vehicle will be assigned to the department’s Traffic Unit, used for speed details, vehicle and traffic enforcement, and various other functions.
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