Tesla electric patrol car pays for itself and inspires additional investment in additional electric vehicles
Benefits
Each EV avoids emission of over 23 tons of CO2 per year and saves $8,763 in environmental and health costs.
$12,582 savings in fuel alone after four years from using electricity to power the vehicle.
Reduced maintenance. Regenerative braking, no oil changes, spark plugs, transmission, alternator, water pump, or catalytic converter mean less maintenance.
Vehicle consistently runs two consecutive patrol shifts without needing to be recharged, even in the winter.
