The city expects to spend just $875 on electricity charges for the Model Y, compared to $4,000 on fuel for the Ford Explorer.

The main motivation for the purchase was savings.Īccording to Jones' analysis, the Model Y costs about $14,000 more than the Ford Explorer, however, taking into account the total refueling/charging and maintenance costs, this additional initial cost will be recouped in just three years.

In addition, he turned to Chief of Police at Bargersville Police Department, Todd Bertram, who already has experience with Tesla cars, since his PD became the first Indiana police department with a Tesla electric car and the first in the country with a Tesla Model 3. The two Tesla Model Ys were bought by Police Chief Mike Jones, who was looking for ways to save on fuel and maintenance for his fleet of police cruisers, Drive Tesla Canada reported.īefore buying, Jones did some research to see how much he could actually save by using Tesla vehicles. The new purchase will not only save thousands of taxpayer dollars annually but also reduce the city's carbon footprint.Ĭlinton Township, Ohio, made an excellent purchase that was an investment in the future of the city and the planet.

Ohio's Clinton Township Police Department goes electric with two Tesla Model Ys and one Model 3. Photos: Parr Public Safety Equipment/Facebook

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