The South Pasadena Police Department on Monday became the nation’s first law enforcement agency to fully transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to emission-free electric vehicles. The city ...

The South Pasadena Police Department's zero-emission fleet consists of 20 new Tesla vehicles that will be charged at city hall, according to a news release.

Sirens. The South Pasadena Police Department on Monday, July 29, unveiled what was said to be the nation’s first all-electric police fleet in front of City Hall.

Sirens. The South Pasadena Police Department on Monday, July 29, unveiled what was said to be the nation’s first all-electric police fleet in front of City Hall.

In contrast, EVs are emissions-free while driving. A bank of 34 new electric vehicle chargers have been installed at South Pasadena City Hall to service the fleet.

The nation’s first all-electric police car fleet launched Monday in the Southern California city of South Pasadena, according to a news release from the city manager. The city bought 20 Teslas ...

The newly-delivered EVs will be charged at a new bank of chargers at South Pasadena City Hall. Each Tesla is tipped to save $4,000 per annum on energy costs alone.