Centralia Police add Tesla Model Y to test EV cost savings

The Centralia Police Department in Washington State approved the purchase of a used Tesla Model Y for a pilot program to assess operating cost savings of electric vehicles. The Model Y will replace a 2006 Chevrolet Impala with over 100,000 miles and serve as an administrative vehicle. The acquisition cost is about $36,000, compared to at least $56,000 for a comparable gasoline vehicle. Additionally, $17,500 will be spent on police equipment and $5,450 on a Level 2 charger. Police Chief Andy Caldwell noted Tesla’s cost per mile is about 4 cents versus 11-15 cents for a Ford Explorer, indicating

• Used Model Y costs $36,000, $20,000 less than comparable gasoline vehicle
• Tesla cost per mile is 4 cents, Ford Explorer between 11 and 15 cents

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