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Tesla Facilities in Germany Targeted by Explosions and Arson

Recent attacks in Leipzig and Holzgerlingen spark investigations into politically motivated crimes against Tesla properties.

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Brandanschlag auf Tesla-Fahrzeuge auf dem Parkplatz eines Autohändllers.
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Overview

  • A pyrotechnic explosion at a Leipzig property damaged solar panels but left two Tesla vehicles unharmed, with damage estimated at €400.
  • Authorities found political inscriptions on the explosive device, suggesting a motive tied to opposition against Tesla or Elon Musk.
  • In Holzgerlingen, a nighttime fire destroyed 12 Tesla vehicles at a delivery center, causing approximately €500,000 in damages.
  • Police are investigating the Leipzig explosion and Holzgerlingen fire as deliberate acts, with state security probing a potential political motive in the latter case.
  • Recurring anti-Tesla actions in Germany, fueled by criticism of Elon Musk's political affiliations and Tesla's environmental impact, have escalated since late 2024.