Overview

• A fire broke out at a Tesla dealership in Rome at 4:30 AM on March 31, 2025, damaging 17 electric vehicles and the building's showroom.
• The Italian fire department extinguished the flames later in the day, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
• Authorities have not ruled out arson, reflecting a pattern of recent attacks targeting Tesla properties worldwide.
• This incident follows a series of arson and vandalism cases, including fires in Berlin and Ottersberg, often linked to protests against Elon Musk's political ties and environmental practices.
• U.S. authorities have classified similar acts as domestic terrorism, signaling heightened legal and political responses to such incidents.