Fremont, California began swapping out traditional police cars with Teslas. Here are the cost savings the city points to:
- $30,000 in fuel costs saved for the lifetime of the vehicle
- Longer lasting vehicle
- Fewer repair costs
The city plants to swap out parks and services cars for EVs too and estimates a total savings of $3 million over the next two decades with about $2.5 million directly attributed to police vehicle replacement.
San Francisco Chronicle via Governing | Fremont Looks to Expand All-Electric Police Car Fleet