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Fire Destroys 17 Teslas at Dealership Near Rome as Investigations Continue

Italian authorities are probing the possibility of arson in the latest attack on Tesla, following a wave of vandalism and protests tied to Elon Musk's political role.

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A drone view shows charred Tesla vehicles following a fire at a Tesla dealership that destroyed vehicles, in Rome, Italy, March 31, 2025.
A Tesla vehicle has a sticker displayed on the rear trunk in Rome, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
The Tesla logo is displayed on the hood of a Tesla car on May 20, 2019 in Corte Madera, California.

Overview

  • A fire at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome destroyed 17 vehicles, with no injuries reported as the site was unoccupied at the time.
  • Italian fire officials are investigating the cause, with arson being considered as a potential factor in the incident.
  • Local police are reviewing surveillance footage and have interviewed the dealership owners as part of the ongoing investigation.
  • The fire follows weeks of vandalism across Italy targeting Tesla vehicles with anti-Elon Musk and anti-Donald Trump graffiti.
  • Environmental groups have also targeted Tesla dealerships in Milan recently, highlighting broader discontent with Musk's political and corporate actions.