LAPD finds Tesla impractical as a police cruiser

After a year of patrolling the streets of Los Angeles with a pair of Tesla Model S police cruisers, the LAPD just isn't ready to convert to electric... yet. SEE ALSO: Tesla crashes into trailer while in autonomous Summon mode, owner claims LAPD Police Administrator Vartan Yegiyan told CNBC,  "Tesla definitely stepped up and gave us the Model S to do some evaluation with them," but added, "Is it practical now? No." There are many reasons the LAPD isn't ready to patrol with a fleet of EV