What do you guys think about law enforcement replacing police cars (or any emergency vehicles) with Model 3s? Although they will be a bit more expensive (it seems they normally spend 20-25k), the gas/maintenance savings and quick acceleration to catch speeders and respond quickly to emergencies would be beneficial. Plus, since they sit alot on the side of the road, the battery wouldn't deplete much and there would be no exhaust fumes polluting the air.
I think it would definitely be a worthwhile purchase for them, and they wouldn't need options like autopilot, leather seats, panoramic roof, different colors, air suspension, heat package or even larger battery or performance version. They could literally just get the base package and modify with police equipment/lights, maybe even get the 17" screen to show what normally is on their laptops. Radar could be external since it likely wouldn't work through the windshield.
At least they could start with replacing the cars that already need replacement. They could install chargers at the stations to top off the cars not in use and have them switch as needed if driving alot.
I think it would definitely be a worthwhile purchase for them, and they wouldn't need options like autopilot, leather seats, panoramic roof, different colors, air suspension, heat package or even larger battery or performance version. They could literally just get the base package and modify with police equipment/lights, maybe even get the 17" screen to show what normally is on their laptops. Radar could be external since it likely wouldn't work through the windshield.
At least they could start with replacing the cars that already need replacement. They could install chargers at the stations to top off the cars not in use and have them switch as needed if driving alot.