HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – The City of Hallandale Beach says it is driving into the future with one of the biggest 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.
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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.”
Comparable sized police vehicles cost around $40,000.
The city said it used federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to help pay for the electric fleet.