[ItsGary]

Kinda interesting to see, considering that whole i3 fiasco with LAPD.

The police department in Fremont, Calif., the same Fremont where the Tesla factory is, just bought a used Tesla Model S 85 to replace a retiring Dodge Charger. The car has been fitted with all the standard cop-spec accessories and will soon go on duty as part of a pilot program to see if a Tesla is up to the task of police work.

https://jalopnik.com/fremont-police-...tes-1832059459

[The Wind Breezes]

I approve. Fast car. Losing this thing when it lights up behind you will be up to the bikers.

[uniqueMR]

About time. Cops cannot keep up with Ludicrous mode lol

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

About time. Cops cannot keep up with Ludicrous mode lol

Fremont traffic is so bad that any perps with ludicrous mode don't have anywhere to get away anyways. With all the condos and townhouses going in, traffic's going to be even worse. You'd think with all the breaks Fremont's given Tesla they should've been able to get a 5yr old car for much less...

[Grumpy Old Man]

Having spend a lot of time in a scout car I don't think it's a viable option for much of the work. Way to expensive and I'm not sure it will stand up to the abuse. It may be able to fill some rolls but I guess time will tell.

I sure don't see it working in northern climates where you're running the heat on high for a 12 hour shift.

[pikkagtr]

When you try and Chase down a Geo metro and the tesla says no can do boss only 13 mile range since you've been blasting ac all day in 102 degree Cali heat
O.0

[obert]

I work for SPD fleets and we were just talking about this the other day. Some of the problems are cost, infrastructure, all the equipment that goes into the vehicle, police durability, even ballistic door panels would need to be added. We even have to consider public appearance. Yeah they bought this one used but that wouldn’t be possible when you replacing several vehicles a year and also vehicles that get totaled yearly. Most of our stuff is used 24-7.

Not going to work for us.

[NickyC]

No way Tesla quality is going to stand up to patrol work. Good grief.

[XMetal]

Originally Posted by obert

I work for SPD fleets and we were just talking about this the other day. Some of the problems are cost, infrastructure, all the equipment that goes into the vehicle, police durability, even ballistic door panels would need to be added. We even have to consider public appearance. Yeah they bought this one used but that wouldn’t be possible when you replacing several vehicles a year and also vehicles that get totaled yearly. Most of our stuff is used 24-7.

Not going to work for us.

Good points...On top of that, where are you going to get replacement panels that police vehicles often demands? Tesla can barely make enough body parts to build cars, let alone the extra panels to repair them.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by obert

I work for SPD fleets and we were just talking about this the other day. Some of the problems are cost, infrastructure, all the equipment that goes into the vehicle, police durability, even ballistic door panels would need to be added. We even have to consider public appearance. Yeah they bought this one used but that wouldn't be possible when you replacing several vehicles a year and also vehicles that get totaled yearly. Most of our stuff is used 24-7.

Not going to work for us.

I think it's going to be one of those "show cars". Only comes out to parades stuff like that. We'll see how it goes though.

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by XMetal

Good points...On top of that, where are you going to get replacement panels that police vehicles often demands? Tesla can barely make enough body parts to build cars, let alone the extra panels to repair them.

That was the biggest question I had when I read the story yesterday.

[WreckerX5d]

A full EV in itself is a good idea for police work considering there's lot of sitting is involved and would be less wear on the vehicle. I dont see it being viable right now until the batteries are able to have enough of a charge to be used for a full day of work as well as a way to rapidly charge them for a quicker turn around. We're just not there yet on a technology stand point to make this work.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by WreckerX5d

A full EV in itself is a good idea for police work considering there's lot of sitting is involved and would be less wear on the vehicle. I dont see it being viable right now until the batteries are able to have enough of a charge to be used for a full day of work as well as a way to rapidly charge them for a quicker turn around. We're just not there yet on a technology stand point to make this work.

Police cars sit for long periods of time with AC or Heat on and then they get driven very hard. You also have to consider that police cars always have large deep cycle batteries and heavy duty alternators to support the emergency lighting, radios and computers. All of this would put additional load on the Tesla battery significantly shortening the range. Add to it that police cars have heavy duty breaks and suspension to get longevity out of them as they get beat to shit daily. They are generally also involved in a departmental accident annually on average, so ease of repair and availability of parts is important. Every inch of a police car inside and out get's abused. I suspect the Teslas are a little to fragile for the rigours of real patrol.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man

Police cars sit for long periods of time with AC or Heat on and then they get driven very hard. You also have to consider that police cars always have large deep cycle batteries and heavy duty alternators to support the emergency lighting, radios and computers. All of this would put additional load on the Tesla battery significantly shortening the range. Add to it that police cars have heavy duty breaks and suspension to get longevity out of them as they get beat to shit daily. They are generally also involved in a departmental accident annually on average, so ease of repair and availability of parts is important. Every inch of a police car inside and out get's abused. I suspect the Teslas are a little to fragile for the rigours of real patrol.

One of Teslas factory is in Fremont, so they have the option to get a free quick charge (Older Teslas are grandfathered in for free supercharging). They also have 3 charging stations in the PD lot also.

Parts have been made available to CERTIFIED Repair Shops. You would obviously know more about the whole wear and tear when it comes to police cars than I would anyways.

But like I said before, it might be one of those "show" cars mainly. The Gang Task Force here does it with luxury vehicles that have been seized.

[Germanauto]

Will probably used to hide at intersections and ticket people for stupid shyt. Minimizes battery drainage, maximizes profit for the county.

[Questofthetune]

Quiet car can creep up if it’s all blacked out. Pretty cool

[RM7]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Will probably used to hide at intersections and ticket people for stupid shyt. Minimizes battery drainage, maximizes profit for the county.

You mean stupid drivers that are trying to kill pedestrians?

[obert]

Starting next year they will be making them hybrid.

[Questofthetune]

Originally Posted by obert

Starting next year they will be making them hybrid.

Fine with me- they sit on for hours at a time idling and driving. Save the tax payers some fuel money.

[Grumpy Old Man]

Originally Posted by Questofthetune

Quiet car can creep up if it’s all blacked out. Pretty cool

Nope, black and white. The whole idea is to show it off. I suspect this will see little actual patrol work.

[obert]

Originally Posted by Questofthetune

Fine with me- they sit on for hours at a time idling and driving. Save the tax payers some fuel money.

I totally agree. They are getting better when I comes to already having them outfitted with some features that used to be added on later. This also saves money.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

This car will cost more than just buying another Dodge, but saving money isn't the point here. The goal is to have a tool for virtue signaling.