Tesla vehicles targeted in vandalism and arson incidents
other · early 2025 · Canada and United States
Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been targeted in multiple vandalism and arson incidents across Canada and the US, including spray-painting, Molotov cocktail attacks, and gunfire. The incidents are linked to backlash against Elon Musk and political controversies. Authorities have charged suspects and increased security measures at Tesla events.
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- “One dealership in Vancouver was recently vandalized...In Ontario, 80 Tesla vehicles parked outdoors were damaged and a Tesla was put on fire...In Montreal, two people were caught spray painting the outside of a Tesla dealership...Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against three 'violent Tesla arsonists.'” — The Islands Grapevine – March 27th, 2025 (March 27th, 2025)
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