FOI 409-24 Tesla Vehicles

 

Enquiry Reference:  409 - 24                                                                                            

 

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request.  Below is your request and our response.

 

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the expenditure on Tesla vehicles by your department, including their use as part of the police vehicle fleet. My request is motivated by concerns regarding fiscal responsibility and the effective allocation of public resources. Specifically, I am seeking detailed information on the following points:

• The total number of Tesla vehicles currently owned or leased by your police department, including model types and year of acquisition.

• Nil

• Detailed cost breakdowns for each Tesla vehicle, including purchase price, leasing agreements, maintenance, and any modifications or upgrades specifically tailored for police use.

• NA

• Justifications provided for the procurement of Tesla vehicles, including any projected cost savings, environmental benefits, and performance advantages.

• NA

 

Given the public interest in ensuring that taxpayer funds are used judiciously, particularly in times of budget constraints, it is crucial that decisions related to expensive investments such as Tesla vehicles are made transparently and with due consideration of cost-effectiveness.

Please note that all statistical data supplied in relation to Freedom of Information requests is a snapshot of data held at the time the request was received by the Freedom of Information office and is subject to constant change/updates.

 

The Cleveland Police response to your request is unique and it should be noted that Police Forces do not use generic systems or identical procedures to capture and record data therefore responses from Cleveland Police should not be used as a comparison with any other force response you receive.

 

If you are not satisfied with this response or any actions taken in dealing with your request, you have the right to request an independent internal review of your case under our review procedure. The APP College of Policing guidance states that a request for internal review should be made within 20 working days of the date on this response or 40 working days if extenuating circumstances to account for the delay can be evidenced.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Information Rights Decision Maker