Vandalism Targets Tesla Vehicles, Chargers Nationwide

Recent incidents of vandalism and theft targeting Tesla vehicles and Supercharger stations have increased across the U.S., particularly in Massachusetts and California. In Massachusetts, multiple Tesla vehicles were vandalized in Peabody, with previous incidents involving spray-painting and tire slashing reported in Dedham. In California, a theft at a Target parking lot in Sunnyvale resulted in the cutting and stealing of cables from eight out of ten Tesla Superchargers, with authorities linking the act to copper wire theft rather than vandalism. Similar thefts have occurred previously, indicating a troubling trend for Tesla charging infrastructure. The vandalism and thefts have been fueled by dissatisfaction with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the political climate surrounding his actions, leading to protests and campaigns against the company. Authorities have launched investigations into these incidents, which some officials describe as a form of domestic terrorism linked to broader political discontent.