Tesla Cybertruck Police Cruiser Unveiled, Potential Savings of $80K on Fuel Costs: Report

Tesla's new Cybertruck police cruiser, with its commanding design, promises to save taxpayers $80,000 annually on fuel costs, according to a recent report.

Unplugged Performance Showcases Tesla Cybertruck Police Cruiser, Promising Enhanced Functionality and Significant Cost Savings

Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, which produced the Pikes Peak-winning Model S Plaid Racecar Dark Helmet, appeared in a social media video featuring a Cybertruck adorned with police apparatus. According to Teslarati, the video demonstrates that the UP. Fit police kit from Unplugged Performance, which features side and roof emergency lighting and a custom wrap, complements the Cybertruck exceptionally well.

The Cybertruck's unique features make it a potential game-changer for law enforcement. Its robust size allows for the transportation of a significant amount of equipment, while its spacious interior can easily accommodate the specialized tools required by police cruisers. The second-row seats' adaptability for handling perpetrators is another advantage that sets it apart.

The Cybertruck police cruiser has not only caught the attention of law enforcement agencies but also garnered significant praise from the Tesla community. Social media users and forums, including the Cybertruck Owners Club, have expressed their enthusiasm, even suggesting it could be a star in a Hollywood film. This positive reception should instill confidence in potential buyers about the Cybertruck's potential as a law enforcement vehicle.

Additionally, Unplugged Performance offers a Model Y system under the UP. Fit brand, the comprehensive cost of which the company estimates to be around $90,000. The Tesla tuner estimated that its Model Y police vehicle, compared to a Ford Police Interceptor Utility – Hybrid, could save departments at least $27,012 over five years. This potential for significant cost savings should make law enforcement agencies feel financially prudent when considering the Tesla Cybertruck for their fleet.

Bargersville's Tesla Police Fleet Saves $80K Annually on Fuel, Enabling Hiring of Additional Officers

In Bargersville, Indiana, located south of Indianapolis, a fleet of Tesla police vehicles demonstrates their superiority over internal combustion engine systems. According to Police Chief Todd Bertram, Tesla police vehicles are significantly reducing the town's expenditures.

The thirteen Tesla police vehicles in use by the municipality save taxpayers approximately $80,000 annually on fuel; according to the police chief, "It's all about the money. We started the program because I needed two officers," Bertram said.

In 2019, Bargersville received its first Tesla police vehicle. Twelve Teslas have since been added to the town's fleet of police vehicles. According to the police superintendent, the decision to purchase Teslas was an obvious risk at first, but it has since paid off. According to a WRTV report, this was demonstrated by the town's ability to finance the hiring of two additional officers due to the substantial fuel savings achieved by the Teslas.

While the town's Teslas had a higher upfront cost than the traditional Dodge Charger or Ford Crown Victoria units, Clerk-Treasurer Dustin Doyle assures taxpayers that the substantial fuel savings quickly offset this difference. In less than three years, the Teslas have proven to be a wise investment, benefiting not only the environment but also the taxpayers of Bargersville.

"If it benefits the environment, fantastic. But this benefits our taxpayers in the sense that we're saving money and we're being fiscally responsible with their money," Doyle stated.

Six combustion-powered vehicles remain in the Bargersville police department's fleet, consuming $2,900 in gas monthly. The charging expenses for the thirteen Teslas operated by the police department are approximately $600 monthly. "It is operational and significantly cost-saving," Bertram observed.

It appears that officers adore Tesla police vehicles. Six feet two inches tall officer Cody St. John stated that his Tesla Model Y police vehicle is quite comfortable. Although he acknowledged an initial adjustment period, he is sure his electric cruiser is preferable to a gasoline-powered car.

"I have no issues with it. I fit in this car. Plenty of legroom, plenty of room for everything else. At first it took a little getting used to, but now if I have to get a tire replaced or something like that on this car and I'm in a gas car again, I can't wait for my car to come back," he noted.

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