As a direct result of the promising outcomes of the first year of Fremont Police Department’s Electric Patrol Vehicle Pilot Program, the City of Fremont Police Department announced the deployment of a Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle. This pilot program and deployment play a significant role in the Citywide goal of identifying long-term, economical ways to meet Fremont’s goal of reducing 2005 levels of greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
“The highly favorable results of our patrol electric vehicle pilot program set the foundation for our City and Police Department to continue investing in clean technology,” Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington said. “I am excited we can take another step with deploying the Model Y and other administrative electric vehicles we hope to deploy in the future.”
The Model Y became the Department’s latest addition in its hybrid and electric fleet of over forty vehicles. To prepare for its deployment, the FPD also purchased an additional charger – bringing the Department to four charging stations. Compared to the Tesla Model S 85 deployed in 2019, the new Tesla Model Y can last one to two patrol shifts on one charge and reaches an additional 61 miles per charge while maintaining the same projected ownership costs.
Fremont Police Department would like to thank the City of Fremont’s Fleet Team for their continued time, dedication, and support on ensuring the success of the Tesla patrol vehicles.
Community members are encouraged to get a first-hand look at the Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle at the Fremont Street Eats event on Oct. 1 from 5– 9 p.m. at the Fremont Main Library.
More details about this vehicle and the Electric Patrol Vehicle Pilot Program.