Tesla Vandalism and Arson Incidents Surge Globally

Protests and attacks target Tesla vehicles, showrooms, and charging stations in response to Elon Musk's political role in the Trump administration.

Tesla charging stations in Littleton, Massachusetts, were deliberately set on fire, damaging seven chargers, with police investigating the incident as arson.
Protests against Elon Musk's leadership in the Department of Government Efficiency have escalated, with demonstrations at over 90 Tesla locations across the U.S. and Europe.
Vandalism incidents include Molotov cocktails at a Colorado Tesla dealership, gunfire at an Oregon showroom, and the burning of 12 Teslas at a dealership in France.
Critics of Musk cite his political alignment with Trump, federal workforce cuts, and controversial public gestures as reasons for their actions and calls to boycott Tesla.
Tesla owners report hostility, including vandalism and harassment, leading some to distance themselves from the brand through bumper stickers or selling their vehicles.