The City of Hallandale Beach says it is driving into the future with one of the big all-electric police fleets in the country.
The city is buying 13 Tesla Model Y vehicles. 12 of the new Teslas will be used by detectives. The other will be used as a patrol unit.
In a news release, the city touted that this purchase may be the largest roll-out of full-size electric vehicles for police use in the country.
“With this purchase, we’re taking a step into the future of Hallandale Beach, which is sustainable both financially and environmentally,” said City Manager Dr. Jeremy Earle.
Tesla Model Y vehicles are not cheap. The sticker price is nearly $70,000, but leaders say the all-electric vehicles will save the city money on gas and is good for the environment.
“Our residents are saving money over traditional police vehicles, said Vice Mayor Michel Butler. “As a beach community directly affected by rising sea levels, these cars will reduce the city’s contribution to climate change.”
The city said federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act made the deal.
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The city is buying 13 Tesla Model Y vehicles. 12 of the new Teslas will be used by detectives. The other will be used as a patrol unit.
In a news release, the city touted that this purchase may be the largest roll-out of full-size electric vehicles for police use in the country.
“With this purchase, we’re taking a step into the future of Hallandale Beach, which is sustainable both financially and environmentally,” said City Manager Dr. Jeremy Earle.
Tesla Model Y vehicles are not cheap. The sticker price is nearly $70,000, but leaders say the all-electric vehicles will save the city money on gas and is good for the environment.
“Our residents are saving money over traditional police vehicles, said Vice Mayor Michel Butler. “As a beach community directly affected by rising sea levels, these cars will reduce the city’s contribution to climate change.”
The city said federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act made the deal.
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