As Mexico prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Jalisco State Police have added three Tesla Cybertrucks to their patrol fleet. The futuristic vehicles rolled onto Mexican streets in May 2025 as part of a massive security upgrade worth nearly $60 million USD.
The Cybertrucks sport matte black wraps with standard police markings. Red and blue flashing lights shine from the front bumpers, rear bumpers, and sides. These aren’t just regular patrol vehicles. They’re mobile intelligence units packed with advanced technology for searches, arrests, and criminal containment operations.
Matte black Cybertrucks equipped as mobile intelligence units now patrol Jalisco’s streets with advanced tech for criminal operations.
Jalisco’s government secured the Cybertrucks through a 36-month lease agreement following a formal public bidding process. The electric trucks represent a small portion of a larger 678-vehicle security upgrade that includes armored Black Mamba units and Sandcat vehicles. The total procurement covered over 690 units distributed across all 12 regions of Jalisco state.
The state invested 988 million pesos in this modernization project. Some reports put the figure at 970 million pesos, or about $50.1 million USD. Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro defended the spending as necessary for the World Cup. He said the state needs technology-equipped patrol units to guarantee public safety when international visitors arrive.
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Forty-eight teams will compete, bringing massive crowds to host regions. Jalisco expects thousands of tourists during this period.
Officers now patrol busy tourist areas in the Cybertrucks alongside traditional Ford F-Series police trucks. The vehicles handle crime prevention and intelligence operations throughout the state’s 12 regions. Their implementation seeks to project a modern image while providing improved security capabilities.
The investment faced criticism from residents concerned about spending priorities. Some citizens voiced support for modernization while others questioned whether the high-tech approach would effectively reduce crime rates. But state officials maintain the modern patrol units are essential infrastructure for the international event. Tesla recently launched an Armor Package for the Cybertruck, offering greater durability and off-road performance that could benefit law enforcement applications.
This adoption follows other police departments assessing electric vehicles. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has also considered adding Cybertrucks to their fleet. Las Vegas announced they would receive 10 Cybertrucks for police use, with some designated for SWAT team operations.