- - Las Vegas police roll out Tesla Cybertrucks worth up to $115K each after donation from tech billionaire

Emma BusseyNovember 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced it is rolling out America’s largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks.

Per The , the vehicles, said to be worth between $80,000 and $115,000 each, arrived thanks to a huge donation from Silicon Valley power couple Ben and Felicia Horowitz.

The co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and his wife reportedly donated around $2.7 million to LVMPD.

Police Chief Kevin McMahill said the new fleet of 10 bulletproof Cybertrucks will soon hit the streets, marking the first large-scale deployment of electric vehicles for law enforcement in the United States, according to The .

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Police Chief Kevin McMahill announced Las Vegas police received 10 bulletproof Tesla Cybertrucks through a $2.7 million donation.

"Welcome to the future of policing," declared McMahill during a news conference.

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Per The , McMahill said about 400 officers have already been trained to operate the new vehicles, which will recharge at designated stations across the city.

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Las Vegas police will be using 10 Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with shotguns and shields.

"These vehicles look a little bit different than the patrol cars we have out there," he said.

"But they represent something far bigger than just a police car. They represent innovation, sustainability, and our continued commitment to serve this community safely, efficiently and responsibly," he added.

The Cybertrucks are each equipped with shotguns, shields, and ladders — signaling a move toward modernization in policing.

The rollout also came amid a difficult time for Tesla, as the company has faced a series of safety recalls.

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The Cybertrucks are worth between $80,000 and $115,000 each.

In March, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled 46,000 Cybertrucks over concerns that exterior panels near the windshield could detach while driving, posing a road hazard.

Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.

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Officials emphasized that the Las Vegas police models do not include Tesla’s controversial self-driving software.

The Horowitzs are said to have also funded drone technology for the police department, per The .

Fox News Digital reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for comment.The contributed to this report.

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