Published on: October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Updated on: October 30, 2025, 10:17 AM.
- Las Vegas law enforcement now utilizes Tesla Cybertrucks
- The 10 electric vehicles were donated by tech visionary Ben Horowitz and his spouse, Felicia
Out with the Crown Victoria and in with the cutting-edge Tesla Cybertruck as the Las Vegas streets welcome this innovative patrol vehicle.
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) marked a significant leap as it became the second police department in the U.S. to introduce the Tesla Cybertruck into its service, with a total of ten vehicles added to their fleet.
“Welcome to the future of law enforcement,” stated Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill, emphasizing the goal to position the LVMPD as “one of the most technologically advanced police departments globally.”
The LVMPD is integrating 10 Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol across the Las Vegas Valley, equipped with specialized tools designed for urgent situations like barricades and shootings. Each command post within the LVMPD will receive a Cybertruck.
“This marks a pivotal shift in enhancing community safety,” McMahill remarked. “While their appearance differs from conventional patrol cars, they symbolize far more than just a vehicle; they represent innovation, sustainability, and our unwavering commitment to serving the community effectively.”
Tech Hub Emergence
Las Vegas is evolving, transcending its reputation as merely a city of casinos and opulent resorts. Southern Nevada is swiftly becoming a burgeoning tech hub due to its favorable business climate and strategic location.
The federal government has recognized the entire State of Nevada as a designated “tech hub,” focusing on the development of lithium lifecycle clusters for batteries and electric vehicles. Tesla’s Gigafactory located in Sparks, east of Reno, is a key player, employing around 12,000 people and covering an impressive 5.4 million square feet.
McMahill noted that the introduction of Cybertrucks to the Metro’s fleet incurred no expense to taxpayers, as the vehicles were generously donated by billionaire Ben Horowitz and his wife, Felicia. After being outfitted for police duties, the Cybertrucks’ estimated value ranges from $8 million to $9 million.
Horowitz is a prominent tech entrepreneur, known for co-founding Opsware, which was sold to Hewlett-Packard in 2007 for $1.65 billion.
The Cybertrucks for the Las Vegas police have been customized by Unplugged Performance and Upfit, a Californian company specializing in adapting Tesla vehicles for law enforcement applications. The wraps for the LVMPD Cybertrucks were produced by a local company, Ink and Architectural Expo.
Gas Vehicles Preferred, For the Time Being
Despite the addition of electric Cybertrucks, McMahill mentioned that gas-powered police vehicles still remain the preferred choice, at least for the time being.
“Our officers work shifts of at least 10 hours, and they’re only managing six or seven hours with these batteries,” McMahill elaborated. “As battery technology continues to improve and efficiency increases, we anticipate more integration moving forward.”
The LVMPD ranks as the seventh largest police department in the U.S., comprised of around 3,400 full-time officers. It stands behind only the police departments of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.