Austin Police discovered incendiary devices at a local Tesla dealership on Monday morning, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting Tesla properties, charging stations, and vehicles. Some incidents have involved arson, raising concerns over coordinated efforts against the Elon Musk-owned company.
A 27-year-old woman accused of vandalizing a Tesla service center has been ordered to stay away from all Tesla properties as part of her pre-trial release conditions, a judge ruled.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Elon Musk in his March 19 monologue, mocking the billionaire’s concerns over increasing Tesla vandalism. Kimmel’s remarks, which some critics interpreted as justifying attacks on Tesla vehicles, quickly drew backlash from conservatives and Musk supporters. Facing criticism, Kimmel attempted to walk back his comments in a follow-up monologue the next night.
Never-Trumper Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, was banned from X on Wednesday after posting an article titled “Kill Tesla, Save The Country.”
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed joy over the declining stock value of Tesla, a company that employs thousands of Americans, simply to spite CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s stock has dropped over 40% in 2025 so far, as of Wednesday morning.
A Buffalo Grove, Illinois woman has been arrested after allegedly vandalizing a newly constructed Tesla service center in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, authorities confirmed.
Toronto has ceased offering financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as taxis or ride-sharing services, citing ongoing trade disputes with the United States.
