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[–] Paddzr@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

So if sales are down 50% or more in Europe, where are these cars sold?

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 8 points 14 hours ago

For starters, SpaceX, which operates the Starlink satellite network, has purchased over 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks as of late 2025.

Meanwhile, Police departments across the U.S. - particularly in California - are increasingly adopting Tesla vehicles (Model Y, Model 3, and Cybertruck) for patrol and administrative use. South Pasadena (CA) became the first U.S. city to switch its entire police patrol fleet to electric vehicles. Other departments, including Anaheim and Fremont, are using Tesla Model Ys for patrol. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is introducing a fleet of 10 Cybertrucks for patrol and tactical use, specifically highlighting their safety features (bullet-resistant). A Texas school district created it's own police force to be equipped with 9 Tesla cruisers two years back.

The Model Y is the new Crown Vic.