US village police station “Tesla Model 3 as a police car… ”

It is said that Tesla’s Model 3 was adopted as a police car for the first time in the United States at a police station in Burgerville, Indiana. The reason is that the cost can be greatly reduced. It is estimated that replacing the police car with the Model 3 could save $6,000 per year.

In fact, the town already has four Dodge models. Each Dodge costs $8,000 a year for gasoline or insurance. Moreover, Tesla is cheaper for parts such as tires and wipers, and the motor can be started with a smartphone, so in winter, the car can be warmed up before dispatch. Also, at night, there is nothing to make the neighbors noisy with the exhaust sound. In the future, the police station in this village plans to dispose of all Dodge and introduce four Model 3s.

Bargersville Police Dept has the first in the country Tesla Model 3 Police car #teslapolicecar pic.twitter.com/w3pM6EkBFP

— Todd Bertram (@ToddBertram1) August 29, 2019

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For reference, the Model S was also used as a California police car. Since Model 3 is half the price of Model S, it can be said that Burgerville made a realistic choice. Related information can be found here .