South Pasadena, CA converts entire police fleet to electric

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The South Pasadena Police Department has transitioned its entire vehicle fleet to electric Teslas, making it one of the first in the nation to do so. This shift, driven by operational efficiency and cost savings, includes 20 cars, with Tesla Model Ys for patrol and Model 3s for administration. The department highlights significant savings on fuel and maintenance, and plans to develop its own charging infrastructure to further reduce costs.

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South Pasadena, CA

Municipality in California

United States

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South Pasadena, Calif., Police Take Entire Fleet Electric

The South Pasadena Police Department is now comprised of 20 Tesla vehicles, a transition that is nearly complete. As electrifying fleets rises in popularity, the force is among the first in the nation to go all electric.

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The patrol fleet is approaching $25,000 in charging expense for the year, compared to a $120,000 fuel budget for the vehicles in 2022.

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