Tesla vehicles have been set on fire in eastern and western districts of Berlin, sparking concerns over a potential “political motive”. The attacks come as German sales of the brand plummeted by 76% year-on-year. Recently, Elon Musk faced backlash for supporting far-right Alternative for Germany in the general election, hosting its leader on his social media platform.
The incident follows several other targeted Tesla incidents in Germany. In January and February, two vehicles were set ablaze in Berlin and Dresden respectively. Police are now investigating suspected arson at a construction site in Berlin linked to anti-Tesla protests by far-left activists.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-15/four-teslas-set-on-fire-in-berlin/105055020