Tesla Dealerships Targeted in France by Anarchist Groups

A series of arson attacks and vandalism against Tesla vehicles has prompted investigations in multiple French cities, with anarchist collectives claiming responsibility.

• A dozen Tesla vehicles were destroyed in an arson attack at a dealership in Plaisance-du-Touch, near Toulouse, on the night of March 2-3, 2025.
• The anarchist collective IAATA claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as part of a broader anti-Tesla and anti-Elon Musk campaign.
• Authorities in Lyon and Toulouse have launched investigations into the incidents, which include vandalism, arson, and online calls for further attacks.
• The IAATA group framed their actions as a protest against Musk's perceived alignment with authoritarianism and as part of a global movement targeting Tesla.
• French law enforcement has heightened security around Tesla dealerships as incidents escalate, with damages from the Toulouse attack estimated at over €700,000.

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