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Vandalism Surge: Tesla Chargers Targeted Amid Controversy

3/17/2025

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A Tesla Supercharger station in Nanaimo, British Columbia, closed due to fire damage on March 15, 2025.
This incident is part of a rising trend of vandalism against Tesla stations across the U.S.
In South Carolina, a man accidentally ignited himself while targeting chargers with Molotov cocktails.
Authorities are investigating these incidents, which are tied to increasing anti-Tesla sentiment related to Elon Musk's political actions.

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A Tesla Supercharger station in Nanaimo, British Columbia, closed due to fire damage on March 15, 2025.
This incident is part of a rising trend of vandalism against Tesla stations across the U.S.
In South Carolina, a man accidentally ignited himself while targeting chargers with Molotov cocktails.
Authorities are investigating these incidents, which are tied to increasing anti-Tesla sentiment related to Elon Musk's political actions.