In one case, a 40-year-old woman is accused of vandalizing a Tesla dealership in Colorado in five separate incidents in recent weeks.

Summary

Tesla facilities have faced multiple attacks, including arson, shootings, and vandalism, amid backlash against Elon Musk’s political role.

Since being appointed by Trump to lead DOGE, Musk has overseen deep federal workforce cuts and sparked public outrage.

Police report no direct links between attacks, but incidents include Molotov cocktails in Colorado, arson at charging stations near Boston, and gunfire at an Oregon dealership.

Tesla sales and Musk’s net worth have sharply declined. Experts warn cultural backlash may force Musk to step down from his government position.

  • AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works
    361·
    1 day ago

    I thought I was stuck in my Tesla until September, but I called today and was able to negotiate an early release that doesn’t require too much out of pocket.

    I’m done. Fuck this shit stain. Will never buy Tesla again despite my last 2 vehicles being Tesla and being a referral for two other purchases.

    I am now campaigning against. I don’t care if the company collapsed at this point.

    • futatorius@lemm.ee
      5·
      21 hours ago

      I don’t care if the company collapsed at this point.

      I care. I want it to collapse, leading to a debt cascade that wipes out all the rest of Musk’s holdings. Then I want Musk’s world to collapse on him.

    • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      1 day ago

      Currently researching available alternatives to my 2018 Model 3 as well. I don’t really care about the luxury aspect, which is where most EVs are. The big US auto makers still make terrible vehicles after decades, so I definitely don’t trust their quality with first or second generation technologies. I’d rather trust a completely new venture based around the tech than legacy auto.

        • xyzzy@lemm.ee
          2·
          22 hours ago

          I love my Ioniq 6 too. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned

        • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4·
          1 day ago

          Was looking to get into something a bit bigger. Would have gotten a Model Y if they had been on the radar at the time I got my Model 3, but that was years later. I’m pretty tall and getting tired of having to drop down into a car.

          Been looking at the Hyundai and Polestar options mostly.

          • krashmo@lemmy.world
            2·
            1 day ago

            The KIA EV9 is pretty reasonably priced for what you get. As far as I can tell it’s the only EV with a functional 3rd row that isn’t exclusively in the luxury category.