So much of a police car’s life is spent parked and idling. This is a tremendous reduction to pollution and wear from that type of use. Great to see some adoption and would love to see a lot more.
Also, the speed of those EVs should really help in car chasing, making them last shorter due to the crazy speed of these things. And that turns into increased security for the cop, the citizens around those situations and even the criminal being chased.
The most efficient part about that as police car is when they are at idle and need the ac running it doesn't use nowhere as much energy siting as the I.C.E versions.
I understand why people use Windows. I switched to ubuntu about 10 years ago. Have virtualbox to boot windows 10 or whatever when I need to run a few things I can run under ubuntu. Mostly old hardware like a scanner and cricut paper cutter.
Police EVs are one of the cases where it makes a lot of sense. No additional idling maintenance and cars are kept in a motorpool where they can be charged.
@@RogerM88I just did a 4200 mile road trip. 7 full days of driving, the rest was sightseeing and visiting family. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Fast chargers are plentiful. Only got one hotel with charging, wasn’t necessary but meant I didn’t have to charge as early or long the next day. Car had half a charge when I stopped, reached 100% a little after midnight. Hotel has 6 chargers. The rat of the time I didn’t have to use any other system beyond the Tesla network.
The most efficient part about that as police car is when they are at idle and need the ac running it doesn't use nowhere as much energy siting as the I.C.E versions.
@@Just_a_random_birb why is it not a good idea? (hyperbole and misinformation aside) Obviously when the price comes down as he stated in the video. A tough stainless steel police vehicle would be desirable I would think. And the police depts don't care about the looks.
PDs have found operating and maintenance cost to be much lower for Tesla's. Add in higher utilization due to less downtime from the lower maintenance, and larger departments do not need to purchase as many vehicles.
I wonder what's the story for the EVs of the traditional ICE makers. No takers? Or just too damn ex? If tesla has a success story with the PDs, they can't be all be white elephants…
In the netherlands and belgium we found out that a lightbar creates a lot more drag (so less range), So just remove it and look at us and where we put the lights.
No, we Americans like the lightbar. It's like a shark fin. It lets us know there is a hungry shark looking for dinner in traffic behind us. Then we can change lanes, slow down, whatever so they will notice someone else and harass them instead.
A police department that bought a Model 3 said it was great for stopping speeders because it caught them so fast - the less time the officer spends in pursuit, the less time he is exposed to the dangers of high speed driving. The other benefit is of course saving on brake costs, a PD car does a lot of hard braking.
Brake costs are minimal compared to the super high cost of foam-filled tesla tires that have to be switched every 30k or you start quickly losing range.
@@MrProy33wrong fleet people are fighting each other to get tesla units. The problem is retail pays more so they haven't gotten to fleet production yet.
Amazing to hear departments are forward looking enough to spec EVs for police that should be better in every way. Will put a lie to 95% of the FUD issued by Fossil Fuel industry and believed by so many. 1. Off the line acceleration essential for not allowing pursued suspects from getting any lead. 2. Massive battery for equipment operation. Maintain A/C with engine off. 3. Zero air quality issues in police garage and on street. 4. Lower maintenance. 5. Safer to recharge at station than pumping gas 6. Reduction on rollovers due to low CG 7. Future FSD potential Not fan of frameless doors. Tesla should have no glass roof option; I covered mine in chrome vinyl to keep out heat. This is best news ever. Most chase videos are in Arkansas who need to get one of these in their chase team
NICE. And I love the screen integration. I've been wanting to see that done for these. Police cars are SO cluttered with equipment ... laptop, etc. Being able to use the main screen as your laptop with that out-of-the-way keyboard ... just what is needed. Having the 2nd screen for critical car info .. speed, etc. while in 'windows' mode ... perfect. Very well done. And with almost no net weight-add. Solid.
Generally you should not change any DRL light color even one Police cars. Light bar on top and strobe lights on front are generally enough. It doesn’t have to be a disco light show that blinds other drivers at night. Fog lights are a nice touch though at least the straight line part.
The DRL should flicker instead of changing colors, however it is likely changing colors due to the lack of a grille. That can be compensated though in the fogs! Or maybe even on the windshield (on top or resting on the dash)
You can get more room for the interior if you put a cargo rack in top with those cargo boxes. Also, if you're going to eventually stamp new aluminum roofs, you can add a bugle/ raise the roof a bit. Then that can fit the equipment from the back seat. I am sure even if it's stuffed behind the door panels. It would fit.
This was impressive. Thank you for the video. I also can't wait to see the cyberbeast as a police interceptor. The police and military add-ons will be interesting to see. Also, the different department wraps you can put on them will be exciting to see.
Important question does this Tesla have the battery shut off system bypass or removed because with that ram bar I'm assuming your going to perform pit manoeuvre or ram a suspect vehicle which might trigger the battery shut off?
Unplugged Performance , also makes a DUTY ready POLICE spec model Y, in their UPFIT+ program. any kind of Police car , Highway Patrol, State Troopers, local & Metro PD.
I'm glad you asked about the weight. I often hear naysayers comment on how much more it's going to weigh with all that equipment. They also say the additional electronics and lights will drain the battery so fast that you will lose all of your range. Did you happen to ask about the additional battery load? I suspect it would be negligible considering the low power laptop and LED lights, but I'd love to know the actual wattage of the equipment under normal and pursuit conditions.
They should add an additional battery to it for the additional load it will require. Also that display for speed is a joke. They can buy a 9 inch display for in front of the steering wheel that will display more than just mph for a couple hundred dollars that just plugs in.
@@sparksmcgee6641 You do realize that the 12v is only a 35AH battery in most Teslas.The reason they are so small is they don't need the cranking amperage of an internal combustion motor. They did go to a lithium battery on the new models so maybe the capacity is higher. I've only replaced 2 in my Tesla and I don't have the extra components (IE electrical load) that are required in a police vehicle. Do you Know what they put in police cars, and electrical requirements for those items?
They have demonstrated the value. Now they need tighter integration with Tesla because Tesla can do everything in software they they've done in custom hardware. The only new items would be the roof and wiring. 48V would bring all sorts of opportunities.
No the need to have Microsoft integrate with Tesla. Microsoft or Amazon are the only companies with government secure systems that anyone will talk to. Some conversion shop isn't getting any direct line to the Tesla system.
What is the cost difference between a Tesla and a regular vehicle? The maintenance cost should be lower for the Tesla, but how much repairs for dents etc. do they require?
I find it ironic so many people complain about energy. I drive my mod 3 performance awd with all options in full use i get best milage 277 without 300 ac on 66 degrees and in performance and track mode activated rarely do i use chill mode unless im in reserve capacity and on way to a fast charger. So with some restraint and chargw stations close wothin at least 50% of its range im always charged up technology hands free and self nav and accirate military grade nav turn by turn is already incorporated into this car it has plenty of room and it will prove to be durable and and tuff as crown victoria was. It will out accelorate and out run any car out there under 1200 horses all day long and with up armor and adaptaion in driveing style it will change everyones persception accountability on dash cam is undeniable it will be great
The expected difference will be... Less. No oil changes no Transmission flushes.... They will have to rotate and swap tires more often perhaps... Depending on how they drive on the tires.
PDs have found operating and maintenance cost to be much lower for Tesla's. Add in higher utilization due to less downtime from the lower maintenance, and larger departments do not need to purchase as many vehicles.
@@caseywarren7426 You act as if Oil changes were a huge financial deal nowadays. You're forgetting the huge loss in depreciation value too. For a reason Hertz claimed their Tesla fleet was too expensive to operate.
@@RogerM88 I would think most police vehicles are basically driven into the ground... you don't usually see retired police vehicles fetching a decent price, depreciation wouldn't matter as much to PDs as to rental companies as rental companies also hertz bought basically at tesla peak, right now we are at basically the bottom as far as tesla price goes, hertz had to compete with new vehicles getting cheaper, if you get in now i don't think the same would happen
@@UnexpectedTokens Being "drove to the ground" and BEV, aren't the best combos, if you're relying on a trustworthy means of transportations. You can check who joined Lincoln in the bottom of the list in terms of average reliability ratings.
I wonder if it would be cost effective to add additional battery in the frunk, sort of like the mega pack for the cyber truck to increase the range for the police version.
@@colingenge9999they could also swap out cruisers in the worst-case scenario (whether it be another Tesla or an ICE) but even an 80% charged Y should last an entire 12 hour shift.
Tesla’s probably not interested. They’re trying to simplify their models all the time to pump them out as fast as possible. Turning a relatively small number of them into bespoke police vehicles would slow them down.
I remember back in the 80's when vehicles like the Shelby Omni GLH came out and most police vehicles couldn't touch it with many still having trouble keeping up when the standard Omni when the 2.2 engine was introduced with the 5 speed manual transmission. For a while especially in mountainous areas the only economical thing that could touch them was the Police Edition EFI 2.2L Turbo Dodge 600/Plymouth Caravel. Of course the humiliation factor from being overtaken and pulled over by a Caravel was the worst part of it for some. I first saw Police Officers using them to patrol for speeders up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Best!
I wish there was a more objective deep dive into exactly the mods that were done, and discussion of the price as compared to traditional cars- especially the total cost of ownership.
@@markplott4820per Tesmania, “Unplugged Performance says its police car is costs $91,990. The price includes a Model Y car at $50,490 and a $41,500 conversion fee. And it is about $6,000 cheaper than the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. Also, compared to the Explorer-based police Ford, Model Y offers better 0-60 mph acceleration and $27,012 in cost savings (primarily on fuel) over five years of service.”
I said it before.. idk why it took so long for these cars to popup. Teslas are the perfect candidate for police cars: FAST, HEAVY (for takedowns and ramming) and SAFE.
I read that a lot of departments mandate that the fossil engine be left running during stops (police out of the car) because the engines apparently often won't start if there is an emergency call. 😀
@@colingenge9999 The article didn't say, maybe a weak battery, or a hot engine (vapor lock), or any of many possibilities. It only would take a couple of instances of police unable to respond for the policy to have been instituted.
@@GreenFlamsJax When I was talking to sandy This summer, in Muskegon, Michigan, a couple of minutes on his clan vest.He's climbing roll and I'm climbing beginning.But I'm the only one that I know of in the Tesla community that walks around wearing a kilt.That's why they call me the Highlander🤣
These cars are really cool but also be really careful. Totally different driving dynamics also were made to help prevent high speed chases instead pursuing them.
I would buy those wheels and tires for my Model Y. We have lots of potholes and ride quality more important than cornering which is already way more than I ever need. Tired of getting my alloys ripped up on curbs; now tired of being so careful not to make them worse.
I think biggest downside is gonna be repair costs after chases and encounters. Teslas are pretty notorious for huge costs for minor repairs. Although the resale value isn’t as much of an issue like with hertz so I think generally this might be a good thing?
You need to keep quit while the adults are talking. This is a fleet vehicle. Anyone involved in the discussion knows more about the cost to operate than you even know exists. So stop repeating evening news stores about insurance because police departments DONT HAVE VEHICLE INSURANCE. And they do repairs in house so those costs aren't as high. In fact I bet you 10k they will be "totaled" less often than ICE cars by fleets. You also obviouslyknow nothing about how many ICE cars police fleets "total" every year because of a head gasket..
Considering that the Tesla's have been using a pretty powerful x86 CPU it shouldn't be too hard to get a specific package built out in conjunction with Tesla that would run police software natively.
Holy lights and siren Batman - it's Tesla's Cop car !!! Talk about intimidating... Thanks to all who broght this to reality and Sandy for showing it off.
Am advocating from years for Tesla to go in to Govt vehicle. Like police etc. it’s also a big advisement as well. There is a big market in EU for this and also supply some Cyber trucks to UAE & Middle East police. That going to be a huge advertisement as well.
@@markplott4820 No it is not. There are plenty of aftermarket devices that show you tons of info and can change settings. The speedometer they have on the dash is getting that info off the canbus. There is no reason why that info cannot be sent to the windows desktop for an overlay. They could even bypass the desktop and do a visual overlay on the hdmi signal if they don't want the visual to be on the windows desktop.
Sure, but that's assuming there's endless resources for repair. If Hertz couldn't hack it, despite their fleet being mostly for personal use, I don't think a police PD (with a fluctuating city budget) can fare batter. I do think there's more to explore here though. If we assume police' have miles traveled, similar to your ridesharing services (600+ miles), then is it feasible to try and electrify a fleet of squad cars? Or should it mirror the APC set ups where they're sparingly used except for specific responses? (e.g. active shooter)
Once they perfect the electronics, I would move that to the trunk or the back in the lower storage bay. I think the Cybertruck would make an excellent LEO vehicle. They just need to add THE GRAPPLER to the front to finish it off.
They won't because they're part of the self driving and safety data collection. Even if they could it would be cheaper to add a single 360 on top or one a side.
Lights on top should be aero. Front bar should be incorporated behind the bumper cover for more aero, it can be done. Wheels need to be aero or have covers. Should be around a 50 mile range increase on full charge. The search lights can be deleted also and instead a 180 degree aero light can be mounted that doesn't require any motion.
@@markplott4820 Why would you worry about it not being Aero? Why would you worry about running out of energy if you have an emergency? Why worry about worse handling?
Can it perform a PIT maneuver or will the software resist it and pull back the steering? If the car is surrounded by a mob of people, will the software allow it to move or can people immobilize it by standing against it?
I was wondering what happens to the glass roof, rear seats and other materials removed and replaced, or they able to get the cars “stripped” when ordered as law enforcement vehicles?
Tesla isn't going to ship fleet cars for the foreseeable future. Considering how Tesla builds there is a good chance a stripped vehicle would cost more.
One question I have is if the airbags pop, teslas usually will shut down for safety. Does this police Tesla also shut down if an airbag deployment occurs? Say during a chase with a bad guy.
So much of a police car’s life is spent parked and idling. This is a tremendous reduction to pollution and wear from that type of use. Great to see some adoption and would love to see a lot more.
Also, the speed of those EVs should really help in car chasing, making them last shorter due to the crazy speed of these things.
And that turns into increased security for the cop, the citizens around those situations and even the criminal being chased.
Also faster and better handling than any crappy car a suspect may flee in.
Yup
also TESLA are Completely SILENT while IDLING.
The most efficient part about that as police car is when they are at idle and need the ac running it doesn't use nowhere as much energy siting as the I.C.E versions.
Honestly I'd take the Tesla/Windows desktop mod in my own vehicle!
I understand why people use Windows. I switched to ubuntu about 10 years ago. Have virtualbox to boot windows 10 or whatever when I need to run a few things I can run under ubuntu. Mostly old hardware like a scanner and cricut paper cutter.
Every coffee shop will now have a destination charger for them. Everybody is a winner
They are still waiting for the donut shop to install a charger
And 🍩 shop!
just 220 v with nema 14-50 outlet . Simple set up !
cops don't spend much time at coffee shops.
The little boy never leaves you. "Can we hear it?"
🤣😂I am getting Tesla roadster🤣🙃I bet you Munro invested in Tesla stock. MR. Munro can't wait to get his hands on Tesla roadster.
@@Area51-is6vg1st gen roadsters are really expensive due to their rarity, and the 2nd gen will never even come
@@ralzvy it will come.
Police EVs are one of the cases where it makes a lot of sense. No additional idling maintenance and cars are kept in a motorpool where they can be charged.
Maybe for urban use, outside that, range would be an issue.
@@RogerM88 They can still do more than 200 miles after a few hours of idling in the worst case scenario.
@@RogerM88
You don't think that police departments know *exactly* how far their cars travel?
@@RogerM88I just did a 4200 mile road trip. 7 full days of driving, the rest was sightseeing and visiting family. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Fast chargers are plentiful. Only got one hotel with charging, wasn’t necessary but meant I didn’t have to charge as early or long the next day. Car had half a charge when I stopped, reached 100% a little after midnight. Hotel has 6 chargers. The rat of the time I didn’t have to use any other system beyond the Tesla network.
@@RogerM88 Cops in my village rarely go out of town, range isn't an issue.
The most efficient part about that as police car is when they are at idle and need the ac running it doesn't use nowhere as much energy siting as the I.C.E versions.
I would love to see your version of a police cybertruck
Great way to spend the printed money 😀
@@Cloxxki
Hey old troll
Still peddling the FUD?
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(Not so easy these days??)
cybertruck as a police truck is not a good idea... Maybe RIVIAN or CHEVROLET EV pick up truck?
@@Just_a_random_birb why is it not a good idea? (hyperbole and misinformation aside) Obviously when the price comes down as he stated in the video. A tough stainless steel police vehicle would be desirable I would think. And the police depts don't care about the looks.
LOVE
PDs have found operating and maintenance cost to be much lower for Tesla's. Add in higher utilization due to less downtime from the lower maintenance, and larger departments do not need to purchase as many vehicles.
What about accident repairs?
I wonder what's the story for the EVs of the traditional ICE makers. No takers? Or just too damn ex? If tesla has a success story with the PDs, they can't be all be white elephants…
also , they can Replace aging Vehicles in motor Pool , only as Needed.
this lowers Purchasing costs.
@@rjbiker66
You think a 'standard" cruiser is cheap to repair?
@@rogerstarkey5390cheaper when you can get parts. Hard to get Tesla parts.
In the netherlands and belgium we found out that a lightbar creates a lot more drag (so less range), So just remove it and look at us and where we put the lights.
Drag is an issue for sure, but I would think that at the speeds that police cars normally drive at, in the city, that drag is less of a concern.
There are plenty of US police vehicles with concealed lights. Not a problem.
drag coefficient NOT needed for PD vehicles.
@@jamesengland7461 Only undercover vehicles. Otherwise they have a lightbar.
No, we Americans like the lightbar. It's like a shark fin. It lets us know there is a hungry shark looking for dinner in traffic behind us. Then we can change lanes, slow down, whatever so they will notice someone else and harass them instead.
A police department that bought a Model 3 said it was great for stopping speeders because it caught them so fast - the less time the officer spends in pursuit, the less time he is exposed to the dangers of high speed driving.
The other benefit is of course saving on brake costs, a PD car does a lot of hard braking.
Brake costs are minimal compared to the super high cost of foam-filled tesla tires that have to be switched every 30k or you start quickly losing range.
@@MrProy33lmao just idling saves tons of money
But tires will wear out fast
Tesla tires are filled with foam? Didn't know that @@MrProy33
@@MrProy33wrong fleet people are fighting each other to get tesla units. The problem is retail pays more so they haven't gotten to fleet production yet.
Amazing to hear departments are forward looking enough to spec EVs for police that should be better in every way. Will put a lie to 95% of the FUD issued by Fossil Fuel industry and believed by so many.
1. Off the line acceleration essential for not allowing pursued suspects from getting any lead.
2. Massive battery for equipment operation. Maintain A/C with engine off.
3. Zero air quality issues in police garage and on street.
4. Lower maintenance.
5. Safer to recharge at station than pumping gas
6. Reduction on rollovers due to low CG
7. Future FSD potential
Not fan of frameless doors. Tesla should have no glass roof option; I covered mine in chrome vinyl to keep out heat.
This is best news ever. Most chase videos are in Arkansas who need to get one of these in their chase team
NICE. And I love the screen integration. I've been wanting to see that done for these. Police cars are SO cluttered with equipment ... laptop, etc. Being able to use the main screen as your laptop with that out-of-the-way keyboard ... just what is needed. Having the 2nd screen for critical car info .. speed, etc. while in 'windows' mode ... perfect.
Very well done. And with almost no net weight-add. Solid.
You may love it but the officers who have to drive it do not. First complaint is lack of space.
Elwood: It's got a cop motor, cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?
The green dude was hoping to be introduced 😂
brah 😂😂
Brad… or “he who shall not be named in this video”😅
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🙋♂️THANKS SANDY,BRAD,ZACH AND MUNRO FOR SHARING THIS 🤗😎💚💚💚
Amazing to learn the range of mods, always wondered what's involved, thanks, all the best
Generally you should not change any DRL light color even one Police cars. Light bar on top and strobe lights on front are generally enough. It doesn’t have to be a disco light show that blinds other drivers at night. Fog lights are a nice touch though at least the straight line part.
The DRL should flicker instead of changing colors, however it is likely changing colors due to the lack of a grille. That can be compensated though in the fogs! Or maybe even on the windshield (on top or resting on the dash)
THIS IS AWESOME
>police can easily catch me for speeding
>awesome
no.
@@PulsechainProfits what are you talking about lol just don't speed excessively if u don't wanna get in trouble
@@PulsechainProfits sh*t is dangerous bro ppl die for real, just saying
@@PulsechainProfits Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
Good to see that they are still updating this! i saw a video on youtube from a year ago or so about this car.
You can get more room for the interior if you put a cargo rack in top with those cargo boxes.
Also, if you're going to eventually stamp new aluminum roofs, you can add a bugle/ raise the roof a bit. Then that can fit the equipment from the back seat. I am sure even if it's stuffed behind the door panels. It would fit.
Shoutout to the driver monitoring defeating device installed on the steering wheel of a cop car 😆 (see 8:37)
This was impressive. Thank you for the video. I also can't wait to see the cyberbeast as a police interceptor. The police and military add-ons will be interesting to see. Also, the different department wraps you can put on them will be exciting to see.
Important question does this Tesla have the battery shut off system bypass or removed because with that ram bar I'm assuming your going to perform pit manoeuvre or ram a suspect vehicle which might trigger the battery shut off?
Unplugged Performance , also makes a DUTY ready POLICE spec model Y, in their UPFIT+ program.
any kind of Police car , Highway Patrol, State Troopers, local & Metro PD.
Tesla's most dedicated delusional fanboy already arrived in the comment section.
@@RogerM88 - oh , look its the HAMAS chat bot.......lol.
@@markplott4820 ?? You're completely nuts.
@@RogerM88 Yeah, i see him in every tesla video fighting with tesla haters lmao.
@@markplott4820
Recommend fill plates to isolate the passenger compartment from the cargo area with the adjustable seat.
I'm glad you asked about the weight. I often hear naysayers comment on how much more it's going to weigh with all that equipment. They also say the additional electronics and lights will drain the battery so fast that you will lose all of your range. Did you happen to ask about the additional battery load? I suspect it would be negligible considering the low power laptop and LED lights, but I'd love to know the actual wattage of the equipment under normal and pursuit conditions.
They should add an additional battery to it for the additional load it will require. Also that display for speed is a joke. They can buy a 9 inch display for in front of the steering wheel that will display more than just mph for a couple hundred dollars that just plugs in.
Main battery will constantly recharge the 12 Volt, if not make 12VDC available directly where it uses the 12V battery as a buffer only.
@@dublindave5795OH please you know nothing about electricity if you're saying add a battery for accessory load.
@@sparksmcgee6641 You do realize that the 12v is only a 35AH battery in most Teslas.The reason they are so small is they don't need the cranking amperage of an internal combustion motor. They did go to a lithium battery on the new models so maybe the capacity is higher. I've only replaced 2 in my Tesla and I don't have the extra components (IE electrical load) that are required in a police vehicle. Do you Know what they put in police cars, and electrical requirements for those items?
They have demonstrated the value. Now they need tighter integration with Tesla because Tesla can do everything in software they they've done in custom hardware.
The only new items would be the roof and wiring.
48V would bring all sorts of opportunities.
I imagine they will have a 12V step-down for the the accessories until 48V becomes available.
@@jbbuzzable12 V is available in the CT, IIRC
Larry Ellison has a company working with Tesla on a dedicated cop mobile.
@@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck I expect 48V will become standard in a few years.
No the need to have Microsoft integrate with Tesla. Microsoft or Amazon are the only companies with government secure systems that anyone will talk to. Some conversion shop isn't getting any direct line to the Tesla system.
We have a few model y police cars in Cary North Carolina- would not make sense to run from it - very visible - white car with red and black decals
What is the cost difference between a Tesla and a regular vehicle? The maintenance cost should be lower for the Tesla, but how much repairs for dents etc. do they require?
Theyll also be able to utilize the Sentry mode and Dashcam features that come native to Teslas. It's a win-win
Model PDG: Pretty Darn Good!
Pro tip: Always clean the back of magnet and surface to be attached to prevent scratching. also remove and repeat daily.
You really think they care if the car gets scratched? lol
I find it ironic so many people complain about energy. I drive my mod 3 performance awd with all options in full use i get best milage 277 without 300 ac on 66 degrees and in performance and track mode activated rarely do i use chill mode unless im in reserve capacity and on way to a fast charger. So with some restraint and chargw stations close wothin at least 50% of its range im always charged up technology hands free and self nav and accirate military grade nav turn by turn is already incorporated into this car it has plenty of room and it will prove to be durable and and tuff as crown victoria was. It will out accelorate and out run any car out there under 1200 horses all day long and with up armor and adaptaion in driveing style it will change everyones persception accountability on dash cam is undeniable it will be great
I'll buy the CAD's off you for the Bull bar..... or Roo bar around where I'd be using it.. cheers
How is maintenance usually handled for police department cars?
Any expected difference with a Tesla?
The expected difference will be... Less. No oil changes no Transmission flushes.... They will have to rotate and swap tires more often perhaps... Depending on how they drive on the tires.
PDs have found operating and maintenance cost to be much lower for Tesla's. Add in higher utilization due to less downtime from the lower maintenance, and larger departments do not need to purchase as many vehicles.
@@caseywarren7426 You act as if Oil changes were a huge financial deal nowadays. You're forgetting the huge loss in depreciation value too. For a reason Hertz claimed their Tesla fleet was too expensive to operate.
@@RogerM88 I would think most police vehicles are basically driven into the ground... you don't usually see retired police vehicles fetching a decent price, depreciation wouldn't matter as much to PDs as to rental companies as rental companies
also hertz bought basically at tesla peak, right now we are at basically the bottom as far as tesla price goes, hertz had to compete with new vehicles getting cheaper, if you get in now i don't think the same would happen
@@UnexpectedTokens Being "drove to the ground" and BEV, aren't the best combos, if you're relying on a trustworthy means of transportations. You can check who joined Lincoln in the bottom of the list in terms of average reliability ratings.
I wonder if it would be cost effective to add additional battery in the frunk, sort of like the mega pack for the cyber truck to increase the range for the police version.
I understand range is not an issue w Tesla police cars. Charge up each day with lots to spare.
@@colingenge9999they could also swap out cruisers in the worst-case scenario (whether it be another Tesla or an ICE) but even an 80% charged Y should last an entire 12 hour shift.
Add FSD and you have RoboCop's ride!
They should use the theme music from the movie as their low speed outside sound.
"Take me to the nearest crime."
Optimus can fill in for Robocop😂
Tesla Safety Score would be too low to qualify for FSD.
Tesla should be doing some of this themselves. The software side at least, and maybe an integrated police radio behind the dash next to the 3G one.
Tesla’s probably not interested. They’re trying to simplify their models all the time to pump them out as fast as possible. Turning a relatively small number of them into bespoke police vehicles would slow them down.
🚔 Police Tesla cybertruck is next
Yep yep 👍🏼
Yep. Fuel cost alone. Maintenance will also be a huge upside.
@@sparksmcgee6641wonder where they gonna get guys capable of repairing stainless steel?
@@solarissv777technically its not just stainless steel it’s a compound Tesla has patented specifically for the cybertruck
Unfortunately police cybertrucks will never happen in the real world, only concept cars. No PD is spending $90-100k for a cybertruck.
I remember back in the 80's when vehicles like the Shelby Omni GLH came out and most police vehicles couldn't touch it with many still having trouble keeping up when the standard Omni when the 2.2 engine was introduced with the 5 speed manual transmission. For a while especially in mountainous areas the only economical thing that could touch them was the Police Edition EFI 2.2L Turbo Dodge 600/Plymouth Caravel. Of course the humiliation factor from being overtaken and pulled over by a Caravel was the worst part of it for some. I first saw Police Officers using them to patrol for speeders up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Best!
0:32 he wanted to give an hand 😂
I wish there was a more objective deep dive into exactly the mods that were done, and discussion of the price as compared to traditional cars- especially the total cost of ownership.
TESLA by Default , LOWEST Total cost ownership Vehicle for owners.
even after MODS & extra Hardware , model PD still way Cheaper to operate than ICE.
@@markplott4820per Tesmania, “Unplugged Performance says its police car is costs $91,990. The price includes a Model Y car at $50,490 and a $41,500 conversion fee. And it is about $6,000 cheaper than the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. Also, compared to the Explorer-based police Ford, Model Y offers better 0-60 mph acceleration and $27,012 in cost savings (primarily on fuel) over five years of service.”
The fuel savings cover the first one. Then 2 then 3; not to mention the lower maintenance.
Then you have a $3000 year tire bill
@@davidkato6407 It evens it out since they won't have to do any other maintenance to the car dummy.
@@davidkato6407 I have a Bolt and it doesn't eat tires. Car weighs 3,500lbs.
@@davidkato6407obviously you know nothing about police fleet tire costs.
You think their tires last 50,000 miles????
It’s a bonus that literally everyone who gets in my Uber has no idea how to get in/out the rear doors 😂
My revivifier has the same issue when folks try to open the sliding door on Doc’s old Caravan. What The Frunk?
I'm glad he met You Sandy I suggested he reach out to you.
Casual Cybertruck in the background 😮
The old guy loved droning on and on after cutting brodie off😂 But this was a wild concept
I said it before.. idk why it took so long for these cars to popup.
Teslas are the perfect candidate for police cars: FAST, HEAVY (for takedowns and ramming) and SAFE.
Not for pit maneuvers. Wieght isn't located in the same area for that. Guessing Hiway patrol will just add a wheel bar though.
@@sparksmcgee6641 i have a feeling soon all police cars will get the grappler, no pit manuever required for that
We need a unplugged police comparison
Heads up steal will work better for Radio Reception in the vehicle. That steal roof would act as a ground plane for the Reception.
Also adding two Lifepo4 batteries 300ah to this also decreases drain on the main battery once you have lights and radios running in the system.
I would love steel rims. Aluminum is just a curb magnet. Don’t care about range loss. It’s not that much anyway
I read that a lot of departments mandate that the fossil engine be left running during stops (police out of the car) because the engines apparently often won't start if there is an emergency call. 😀
ice won’t start because of all the equipment running?
@@colingenge9999 The article didn't say, maybe a weak battery, or a hot engine (vapor lock), or any of many possibilities. It only would take a couple of instances of police unable to respond for the policy to have been instituted.
They have to make sure every donut shop has a charger.😊
I enjoy this podcast, the Highlander. P. S to Sandy Monroe. I really like your Christmas vest, Go clan Monroe. The Highlander.😊
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@@GreenFlamsJax When I was talking to sandy This summer, in Muskegon, Michigan, a couple of minutes on his clan vest.He's climbing roll and I'm climbing beginning.But I'm the only one that I know of in the Tesla community that walks around wearing a kilt.That's why they call me the Highlander🤣
They even installed the accesory in the steering wheel that allows the Police Officer to remove his/her hands while driving 😁😁
These cars are really cool but also be really careful. Totally different driving dynamics also were made to help prevent high speed chases instead pursuing them.
Hello - Can you give some details on how you were able to connect a secondary input to the Tesla screen?
Guessing it's in line. Feed to their unit then they convert when on.
Thanks Sandy!
7:46) “one crook over the line!”
Most Tesla vehicles involved in wrecks are totaled….ICE vehicles would have a definite advantage w.r.t. repair.
I like the wheels and tires. Smaller wheel and more sidewall gives better pothole tolerance.
I would buy those wheels and tires for my Model Y. We have lots of potholes and ride quality more important than cornering which is already way more than I ever need. Tired of getting my alloys ripped up on curbs; now tired of being so careful not to make them worse.
@@colingenge9999 I already had to replace a tire for the 19" rims due to striking a pothole. This would not have happened in my Forester.
@@lxoxrxexnx So?? Are you saying the should do a PD Forrester?? What size rims does you're Forrester have?
@@sparksmcgee6641 Forester has 17 inch rims. Roughly 4 inch sidewalls.
It looks so sci fi. Reminds me of back to the future 2 police car.
I think biggest downside is gonna be repair costs after chases and encounters. Teslas are pretty notorious for huge costs for minor repairs. Although the resale value isn’t as much of an issue like with hertz so I think generally this might be a good thing?
You need to keep quit while the adults are talking. This is a fleet vehicle. Anyone involved in the discussion knows more about the cost to operate than you even know exists.
So stop repeating evening news stores about insurance because police departments DONT HAVE VEHICLE INSURANCE.
And they do repairs in house so those costs aren't as high.
In fact I bet you 10k they will be "totaled" less often than ICE cars by fleets.
You also obviouslyknow nothing about how many ICE cars police fleets "total" every year because of a head gasket..
Considering that the Tesla's have been using a pretty powerful x86 CPU it shouldn't be too hard to get a specific package built out in conjunction with Tesla that would run police software natively.
wonder how this will do with the crazy hours police do at idle. Heard that AC and just having the car on uses range
They could have an option for two rear seats that just have that divide between them and put the electronics in the under trunk box.
I wonder how they managed to integrate a windows machine into the display...? Does anyone know?
It's usually a kvm but don't know what type or where they plug into. I really need this for my car
The Model 3 is quick, but it’s not super fast. Not sure how it can stop a pursuit, Sandy.
Quick is much more important than high speed. Most crimes happen in urban area.
Great now they are going to say I’m impersonating a cop just because I want those custom drl’s in the headlights 😂.
Holy lights and siren Batman - it's Tesla's Cop car !!!
Talk about intimidating...
Thanks to all who broght this to reality and Sandy for showing it off.
Saw this coming a mile away
So that he can annoy normal drivers all day while ignoring the criminals.
Am advocating from years for Tesla to go in to Govt vehicle. Like police etc. it’s also a big advisement as well. There is a big market in EU for this and also supply some Cyber trucks to UAE & Middle East police. That going to be a huge advertisement as well.
I wonder where to buy those keyboards, It looks amazing to me
Odd that they did not have an overlay for the windows desktop. Why not tie into the vehicle info and display it?
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@@markplott4820 No it is not. There are plenty of aftermarket devices that show you tons of info and can change settings. The speedometer they have on the dash is getting that info off the canbus. There is no reason why that info cannot be sent to the windows desktop for an overlay. They could even bypass the desktop and do a visual overlay on the hdmi signal if they don't want the visual to be on the windows desktop.
Was anything done to increase the "12VDC" output of the DC/DC converter to run all the accessories?
@8:31 is that an autopilot defeat weight device????
like EVs or not you gotta admit EVs are the perfect replacement for police cars
Sure, but that's assuming there's endless resources for repair. If Hertz couldn't hack it, despite their fleet being mostly for personal use, I don't think a police PD (with a fluctuating city budget) can fare batter. I do think there's more to explore here though. If we assume police' have miles traveled, similar to your ridesharing services (600+ miles), then is it feasible to try and electrify a fleet of squad cars? Or should it mirror the APC set ups where they're sparingly used except for specific responses? (e.g. active shooter)
Waiting patiently for the first Police or Military CyberPD
Once they perfect the electronics, I would move that to the trunk or the back in the lower storage bay.
I think the Cybertruck would make an excellent LEO vehicle.
They just need to add THE GRAPPLER to the front to finish it off.
I like the tires! 45 series tires are not good for rough use.
I like the idea for police to have atleast 1 stealthy pursuit type car.
Nice presentation. It would have been nice to have touched on how the cameras might be incorporated into the police vehicle.
They won't because they're part of the self driving and safety data collection. Even if they could it would be cheaper to add a single 360 on top or one a side.
Where can i buy those wheels????
Try a wrecking yard
I believe Teslas use the standard Chevy rwd lug pattern, 5x4.75" , so the Chevy Caprice SS (or whatever they called that thing) wheels should work?
@@jamesengland7461 5x 4.5 and will need to be 18" diameter. I emailed the model pd company directly to see about getting a set.
I wonder what the weight savings are with that carbon fiber roof?
The worst thing is sitting in the back 😮 seat, 🚔 one hell of a ride
Looking forward to seeing the Cybertruck PD! That would be phenomenal!
*It would be effective at pride riots*
8:40 he has a autopilot cheat device on the steering wheel 😂😂
Cool. Now do a Cybertruck 😊
Um, does somebody want to tell them!?
Lights on top should be aero. Front bar should be incorporated behind the bumper cover for more aero, it can be done. Wheels need to be aero or have covers. Should be around a 50 mile range increase on full charge. The search lights can be deleted also and instead a 180 degree aero light can be mounted that doesn't require any motion.
model PD doesn't need to be AERO.
@@markplott4820 Why would you worry about it not being Aero? Why would you worry about running out of energy if you have an emergency? Why worry about worse handling?
AWESOME!!!...... SANDY ROBO COP!
No, that would be Optimus - that’s coming next.
Was there any input / collaboration with Tesla?
Keeping our cops safe!
Next: the Cybertruck!!
*Perfect patrol vehicle for LGBTQ++ events*
Can it perform a PIT maneuver or will the software resist it and pull back the steering? If the car is surrounded by a mob of people, will the software allow it to move or can people immobilize it by standing against it?
I was wondering what happens to the glass roof, rear seats and other materials removed and replaced, or they able to get the cars “stripped” when ordered as law enforcement vehicles?
Tesla isn't going to ship fleet cars for the foreseeable future.
Considering how Tesla builds there is a good chance a stripped vehicle would cost more.
I want to see what Oracle was showing with Cybertruck police vehicle. It had integrated software and looked super cool.
see - Unplugged Performance UPFIT+ Police DUTY model Y.
One question I have is if the airbags pop, teslas usually will shut down for safety. Does this police Tesla also shut down if an airbag deployment occurs? Say during a chase with a bad guy.
👏👏 Nice
Thanks 😋
Put The Grappler on it!
Now, at least, when the car goes terminator mode, the headlights go red 😂