The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department revealed a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks on October 28, 2025, as part of its push to become the most technologically advanced police force in the country. The vehicles, donated by philanthropists Ben and Felicia Horowitz, will be deployed to area commands within two weeks. Sheriff Kevin McMahill highlighted their role in enhancing officer safety and community protection.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Otonomus Hotel on West Russell Road in Las Vegas, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill unveiled the department's new fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks amid flashing lights, ascending drones, and a robotic dog at the podium. "Welcome to the future of policing," McMahill declared during the briefing for media members.
The all-electric vehicles, first announced at Metro's State of the Department address in February 2025, were funded by an $8 million to $9 million donation from Ben Horowitz, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and his wife Felicia. The couple covered the purchase of the 10 trucks and all upgrades, ensuring no cost to taxpayers. Nevada-based INK Architectural & Expo Signage provided complimentary vehicle wrapping. One Cybertruck will be assigned to each area command, with rollout expected within the next two weeks. Officers have already trained on the vehicles and provided feedback.
Modifications include an increased battery capacity to handle added lights, computers, ladders, shields, and less-lethal tools, transforming them into tactical vehicles. While these are Metro's first electric vehicles, McMahill noted challenges with battery life for 10-hour shifts. "We work 10-hour shifts at minimum, and a lot of places that have deployed electric vehicles, they're only getting six or seven hours of use out of them," he said. "As battery life increases and the effectiveness of these vehicles expand in the range … we'll probably see a lot of that as we continue to go forward."
McMahill emphasized technology's role in safety: "There's a lot of people who have to say a lot about technology and the use of technology … This is just the next evolution to keep our community safer than it's ever been." The trucks are built tough for areas from Fremont Street to Red Rock Canyon. Projected savings per truck over five years include $47,540 compared to conventional police pickups, with annual fuel savings of $8,800 to $12,000 and $3,540 in maintenance. They feature roughly twice the American-made parts as comparable Ford or Chevy vehicles.
The unveiling ties into broader tech initiatives, including an upcoming drone operations center replacing the real-time crime center. Last month, Metro announced 13 skyports for rapid drone deployment, with pilots able to respond "almost in seconds," per Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren. McMahill anticipates completion within a month, calling it "very exciting." No upkeep cost comparisons have been done yet, but the department will evaluate them post-deployment.