EV fans urge Tesla to make this major business decision to 'strengthen its roots and prepare for the future'
Published on Jul 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Jul 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
EV fans are calling for a Tesla acquisition of Unplugged Performance, a California company that modifies Tesla vehicles for both high-performance driving and public service use.
The company, located next to Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne, has recently gained attention for converting Tesla cars into patrol vehicles for police departments.
Supporters of the idea say the company could help Tesla expand into government and emergency service markets.
The suggestion has gained traction online as Tesla moves further into fleet-based services and autonomous technology.
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What Unplugged Performance is already doing with Tesla vehicles
Unplugged Performance began by creating visual and performance upgrades for Tesla models.
In recent years, it launched a division called UP.FIT that adapts Tesla cars for use by law enforcement, public safety teams, and other government agencies.
These modified vehicles come with built-in lights, communication systems, and other tools used in day-to-day police work.
The company’s work has caught the attention of EV fans who believe it could play a bigger role in Tesla’s future.
On social media, some Tesla investors and early adopters have suggested the company should be brought under Tesla’s umbrella.
They’ve pointed to the fact that Unplugged Performance is already building working fleet vehicles using Tesla’s technology, while also being located just steps from Tesla’s own offices.
One well-known Tesla investor said acquiring the company could open the door to large orders from government agencies, especially as Tesla continues to work on self-driving technology.
The idea has gained support across several platforms, with many pointing to UP.FIT as a practical path for Tesla to get involved in public services.
Why some EV fans think this could help Tesla grow
Calls for a Tesla acquisition of Unplugged Performance are centered around the company’s unique position.
Unlike most aftermarket companies, Unplugged is already producing ready-to-use patrol cars and delivering them to police departments in the United States.
This kind of direct application is seen as a way for Tesla to move into a new market without starting from scratch.
The company’s CEO, Ben Schaffer, responded to the growing attention by posting online that their mission is to support Tesla’s goals.
He also thanked the community for backing them since their founding in 2013.
In addition to police vehicles, Unplugged Performance continues to offer performance upgrades for regular Tesla owners.
This includes suspension upgrades and aerodynamic parts that don’t come standard.
EV fans supporting the idea of a Tesla aquisition, saying it could benefit from having these kinds of products developed in-house.
As Tesla explores new directions like autonomous driving and fleet services, Unplugged Performance and its UP.FIT program continue to appear in those conversations.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
