Billionaire turns Tesla Cybertruck into a police vehicle
Published on Sep 20, 2023 at 8:04 PM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Nov 22, 2024 at 4:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Ever wondered if the Tesla Cybertruck would make a good police vehicle?
No, don’t suppose you have, but Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison seems to think it would.
So much so, he’s just unveiled his very own Cybertruck police vehicle, with all the bells and whistles.
Obviously not actual bells and whistles, as that’d be silly, but it is decked out with sirens and Oracle branding.
The billionaire, who claims to be a “close friend” of Elon Musk, unveiled the concept at the Oracle CloudWorld conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
“Our next-generation police car is coming out very soon. It’s my favorite police car. It’s my favourite car actually; it’s Elon’s favorite car,” Ellison said.
“It’s incredible. I know too much about it. Some of it is still to be disclosed. But, among other things, it’s very safe, very fast, it’s got a stainless steel body.
“And we don’t have to add cameras to it because we actually use their existing cameras and their screen to put our application on it.”
His presentation of the special Cybertruck was part of Oracle’s new first responder system, which uses satellite and terrestrial technologies to ensure that it will be a fail-safe mobile network.
Ellison isn’t the only one who thinks the Tesla Cybertruck would make a good cruiser.
Even Musk himself noted that “Cybertruck cruisers will be next-level” and that the all-electric pickup truck is “designed for Bladerunner”.
Musk has a point, as the Cybertruck greatly resembles Rick Deckard’s decommissioned Spinner from Blade Runner, from its angular shape to its large glass panels.
There are several reasons why the Tesla Cybertruck may be a good vehicle for police departments.
For starters, its tough steel exterior means that the all-electric pickup truck could take the necessary bumps and dings that come with the job.
Secondly, its large frame also means it could be an imposing presence on the road.
The only potential downfall might be the price – yet to be officially revealed – which could put off police departments.
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Adam Gray is an experienced freelance motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for a variety of lifestyle and business publications. Here at Supercar Blondie, Adam applies his journalistic skills penning social-first content around current news and trends. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car or writing up another viral story, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or at the Riverside Stadium supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
