A Timeline and Locations of Tesla Vandalism in the United States

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In recent months, owning a Tesla has become increasingly dangerous. Recent studies have shown that Tesla’s fatal accident rates are double the national average, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a string of incidents involving “phantom braking” and faulty autopilot systems. But while design flaws and vehicle recalls are raising concerns over driver safety, another phenomenon is putting Tesla owners at risk – vandalism.

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In recent months, the number of incidents of vandalism against Tesla property has surged. Attackers have destroyed or severely damaged at least 100 vehicles in over two dozen cities, including a recent fire in Rome that destroyed 17 Tesla vehicles. According to reports, the vandalism is part of a larger string of protests arising in response to Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration and DOGE’s federal mass layoffs. Both Musk and Trump have criticized protestors, while insurance companies have responded by raising rates for Teslas.

High-profile acts of vandalism began in January, when an arsonist threw Molotov cocktails into a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon. Attacks on Tesla spread east across the country over the following weeks, with the biggest acts of vandalism located in liberal cities with high EV ownership. A closer look at the data reveals how attacks against Tesla are spreading throughout the United States.

To determine a timeline of Tesla vandalism in the United States, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed recent news reports of attacks on Tesla property from January 2025 to March 2025. Incidents of vandalism were ranked chronologically.

1. Salem, Oregon

• Date: January 20, 2025
• Incident: Molotov cocktails thrown at Tesla dealership, suspect arrested

 

2. Portland, Oregon

• Date: February 12, 2025
• Incident: Tesla vehicle spray-painted with derogatory terms

 

3. Salem, Oregon

• Date: February 19, 2025
• Incident: Gunfire damaged dealership windows

 

4. Dedham, Massachusetts

• Date: February 26, 2025
• Incident: Tesla dealership vandalized, investigation underway

 

5. Owings Mills, Maryland

• Date: March 2, 2025
• Incident: Tesla dealership spray-painted with "No Musk" and swastika-like symbols

 

6. Littleton Common, Massachusetts

• Date: March 3, 2025
• Incident: Tesla chargers set on fire outside shopping center

 

7. New York, New York

• Date: March 6, 2025
• Incident: Tesla Cybertruck spray-painted with swastikas in Lower Manhattan, investigated as hate crime

 

8. Brookline, Massachusetts

• Date: March 6, 2025
• Incident: Man arrested for placing Elon Musk-related stickers on Teslas

 

9. Tigard, Oregon

• Date: March 6, 2025
• Incident: Tesla showroom damaged by gunfire, multiple incidents reported

 

10. Loveland, Colorado

• Date: March 7, 2025
• Incident: Molotov cocktail thrown at Tesla dealership, suspect arrested

 

11. Seattle, Washington

• Date: March 10, 2025
• Incident: Four Cybertrucks damaged by fire, investigation ongoing

 

12. Dedham, Massachusetts

• Date: March 11, 2025
• Incident: Cybertrucks spray-painted and Model S tires punctured at dealership

 

13. Las Vegas, Nevada

• Date: March 18, 2025 Incident: Multiple Tesla vehicles set on fire at dealership, suspect arrested

 

14. San Jose, California

• Date: March 18, 2025
• Incident: Individual arrested for keying Tesla, incident captured on video

 

15. Encinitas, California

• Date: March 18, 2025
• Incident: Dealership and vehicles defaced with swastikas and profanity

 

16. Syracuse, New York

• Date: March 21, 2025
• Incident: Tesla vandalized with message "This car supports Nazis"

 

17. Eugene, Oregon

• Date: March 21, 2025
• Incident: Tesla vehicles defaced with messages like "Divest" and "Depose"

 

18. Vista, California

• Date: March 22, 2025
• Incident: Tesla's side-view mirror broken while parked in driveway

 

19. Berkeley, California

• Date: March 22, 2025
• Incident: Individual arrested for firing a stun gun at protesters near Tesla location

 

20. Rock Springs, Wyoming

• Date: March 22, 2025
• Incident: Tesla charging stations spray-painted with swastikas

 

21. Newtown, Pennsylvania

• Date: March 23, 2025
• Incident: Cybertruck vandalized outside restaurant

 

22. Novato, California

• Date: March 29, 2025
• Incident: Tesla Cybertruck vandalized, tires slashed and windshield broken

 

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