In the United States, the FBI has established a special task force to address attacks targeting Tesla dealerships and charging stations. The actions have been officially classified as “domestic terrorism.” The attacks on Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, appear to be ideologically motivated.
The FBI has set up a special task force to address the increase in violent incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations nationwide. Acts involving arson and vandalism have been officially classified as “domestic terrorism.” According to the New York Post, the task force consists of ten members, including personnel from the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and intelligence analysts.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated on social media platform X, “The FBI is investigating the surge in violent acts against Tesla. We have taken additional steps to intensify and coordinate our intervention. This is domestic terrorism. The perpetrators will be pursued, captured, and brought to justice.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become an increasingly polarizing figure since his appointment by President Donald Trump to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
According to officials, the attacks on Tesla appear to be ideologically motivated. Since the end of January, there have been dozens of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations in the United States and Canada. The New York Post reported that in March alone, 48 incidents related to Tesla properties were reported, with seven currently under active investigation.
The new task force has been tasked with investigating both past and recent attacks, including the discovery of incendiary devices at a Tesla dealership in Texas, and will coordinate with local law enforcement agencies. President Trump condemned the attacks and proposed heavy penalties, including sentencing the perpetrators to 20 years in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison.