Baltimore's Mayor Brandon Scott has delayed a $5 million deal with Tesla for electric vehicles, choosing other options for the city's fleet. According to the Department of General Services, no Tesla units have been ordered, and the contract represents a spending ceiling rather than a binding commitment. The city is now considering vehicles from other manufacturers like Ford, which was initially overlooked for Tesla. This decision aligns with Baltimore's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, focusing on electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030.
No Tesla units have been ordered, and none are in the City's fleet.
The value of the contract is more of a ceiling and not necessarily an obligation to spend the committed amount in full.
Baltimore has a citywide goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, and has used EVs in its fleet for several years to reach that goal.
It has gone back to purchasing Mustang Mach-Es from Ford, the vehicle that was snubbed for Teslas back in July when things were initially decided.
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