The Somerset Police Department recently purchased a Tesla Model Y for use as a patrol cruiser, citing estimates of around $83,810 saved over a 10-year period compared to a Ford Explorer Hybrid, and as detailed byearlier this month. The department purchased the vehicle for around $60,000 using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, according to a recentwas to “save taxpayers money and eliminate idle waste/cost,” according to Somerset Police Chief Joel J. Trepczyk.
Trepczyk says the Model Y cruiser will be shared amongst officers in the department and has been a “popular choice” thus far, even though most are still adjusting to the use of “one-pedal driving and quick acceleration.” The department also had a Tesla wall connector installed at the office to charge the vehicle while not in use. Trepczyk added that most officers only average between 30 and 60 miles per shift.
With the 500,000-mile battery expectation for the Model Y, the department was able to base savings estimates on the SUV’s 10-year duty cycle — expected to be twice the lifespan of a typical Ford gas cruiser. Ultimately, the savings would justify the cost of purchasing the EV to begin with, as Trepczyk explains.cruiser, Trepczyk says most of the department’s officers have expressed positive thoughts.
“So far, so good! The feedback has been positive and the officers seem to choose the new squad over the others,” Trepczyk said in the Q&A. “The more you see this Tesla police car on the road, the more money our village will be saving.” Nearby departments to Somerset PD that are already using Tesla’s vehicles include the Eden Prairie Police Department and the Eagan Police Department, with many more across the country shifting toward EVs due to their lowered maintenance costs.
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WholeMarsBlog Is that per car per year? If so, it should be included in the headline! Makes it more compelling to read
WholeMarsBlog Most criminals won’t be able to outrun that
WholeMarsBlog I sold Teslas to a few police departments when I was in sales at Tesla. It's a move that makes nothing BUT sense. Silly for them to drive anything else. The drive under 200 miles/shift max, so no need to charge during the day, and the savings are insane.
WholeMarsBlog I think that the real saving is more than this. 👍
Curious on the update reviews for this.
farzyness Why haven't more police departments done this? 😔
farzyness This has huge potential for savings across the government fleet!
And not one mention of the carbon emissions reduction.
farzyness Every Law Enforcement vehicle should be a Tesla. LFP pack with patrol charging stations. Having take down acceleration in a pursuit situation adds safety to the public and those involved. The performance authority a Tesla offers can mean life or death.
hmmm I knew most cops can't drive but is it that bad 😂
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