LinkedIn post on police use of Teslas

[Marvin03]

Saw this - thought people might like to read. Write up of 1st 9 months of M3 use by police from Tesla.
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[Lord Farquad]

The biggest factor holding back blue light acceptance of EVs is a lack of understanding from fleet managers. But forces would also need a significant invest in charging infrastructure to get up and running. This is an inevitable cost, but one few are willing to take on board currently.

 

[UkNorthampton]

The biggest factor holding back blue light acceptance of EVs is a lack of understanding from fleet managers. But forces would also need a significant invest in charging infrastructure to get up and running. This is an inevitable cost, but one few are willing to take on board currently.

Fleet managers will come on board when they realise the savings & someone else has made it work, reducing the worry about seeming too adventurous.

Not sure about charging infrastructure costs - I think a series of 1 or 3-phase intelligent AC chargers could share power cable in a car park, prioritising working cars & still allow trickle charge to staff cars.

DC charging? Use Superchargers or install cheap 50kw? Above 50kw might get expensive. Always supercharging not ideal, but might be right in certain circumstances. I certainly would welcome knowing that Police might turn up to Superchargers randomly. Should increase safety at Superchargers.

Police use probably varies a lot, so many different answers/costs. Police not generally known for being cutting edge.