Unplugged Performance is an aftermarket tuning company that specializes in Tesla vehicles. The company is based in Hawthorne, California, in the vicinity of Tesla’s design center and SpaceX’s headquarters. The company aims to help Tesla owners further customize their vehicles and maximize their driving experience. It has now established a new division—UPfit. The first product in its lineup is the Tesla Model Y Police Vehicle, revealed to the public at the Tesla Takeover in San Luis Obispo, California.
The approximate cost of modifying a Tesla Model Y comes down to around $41,500
Marking its venture into the fleet car industry, Unplugged Performance has already received an order for 20 Tesla Model Y Police Vehicles from the city of South Pasadena, the first U.S city to fully replace its police fleet with electric vehicles. The Tesla-based police car, priced at $91,990 ($50,490 for the base vehicle and an additional $41,500 for the UPfit modifications), offers a cost-effective alternative to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid, costing around $7,000 less.
Unplugged Performance emphasizes the benefits of EVs for law enforcement and public safety operations, highlighting their cost-effectiveness, environmental advantages, and minimized downtime due to maintenance. In particular, the firm highlights the suitability of EVs as police cars due to their capacity to power onboard electronics with minimal energy requirements, a crucial factor considering that 60% of fuel in conventional police vehicles is consumed while idling.
UPfit’s customization options for the Tesla Model Y police car include a variety of equipment and accessories, tailored to the requirements of law enforcement. From interior modifications featuring seat covers, molded seats, and high durability materials, to exterior enhancements such as grille guards, custom lighting, and performance braking systems. The company also offers tech add-ons like GPS and radio systems, alongside armoring packages for enhanced protection.
According to Ben Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance, the company’s deep expertise in developing integrated solutions that syncs so well with the Tesla ecosystem makes it a top choice for electric police cars. He asserts, “The most capable, safest, most comfortable environment for an officer to spend the bulk of their day is inside a properly equipped Tesla police car.”
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