After national incidents aimed at Tesla electric vehicles, dealers, storage parties and charging stations, The FBI On Friday, the public warned “to practice vigilance” near the property of the company.
Since January 2025, Tesla electric vehicles have been the target in at least nine states, according to the FBI.
The incidents concerned arson, gunfire and vandalism, including graffiti who express those grievances against those who consider the perpetrators as racists, fascists or Political opponentssaid the FBI.
The attacks, which some call domestic terrorism, came after the CEO of the company, Elon Musk, was appointed by President Donald Trump To lead the Ministry of Government Efficiency (Doge).
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Five Tesla vehicles were set on fire and shot in what the police are investigating as a “targeted attack” in a local repair center in Las Vegas. (Hall sparks via storyful)
Doo, charged with reducing wasting federal expenses, has dismissed tens of thousands of federal employees as part of the cuts.
FOX News Digital previously reported various Teslas in Las Vegas on fire with Molotov cocktails, an Oregon Tesla dealer was shot down, a second Oregon Tesla dealer was damaged by fuels and various Tesla loading stations were set in fire in Massachusetts.
Those responsible for the criminal actions against Tesla seem to be “lonely perpetrators” who, according to the FBI, focus on the property at night.
“Persons need little planning to use rudimentary tactics, such as improvised industry devices and firearms and can consider these attacks as crimes without victimless ownership,” the FBI said.
Hundreds of people are protesting outside of a Tesla showroom in New York City. (Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/Lightrocket via Getty Images)
The agency urged the public to “practice vigilance” for suspicious activities in areas occupied by Tesla dealers or Tesla-related entities.
It noted that criminals can make online threats, inquire about or investigate security measures at Tesla dealers, take photos of security-related equipment or personnel at Tesla dealers or try to gain access to limited areas on Tesla-related property by circumventing security.
This week it claimed to have a website called “Dogequest” a list composed Van Tesla -owners, their addresses, telephone numbers and e -mail addresses in a clear attempt to sold those who have not sold their vehicles for fear of being sold the target.
A demonstrator holds a sign at the No Kings on President’s Day Protest in Washington, DC, 17 February. (Deirdre Heavey/Fox News Digital)
The site, which seemed to have been removed from Friday afternoon, also contained a map of Tesla dealers and charging stations.
If there is an emergency, the FBI is insisting to call people Local law enforcement Or 911 immediately.
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“Always pay attention to your environment and report suspicious activities to the authorities,” the FBI wrote in the statement. “Reporting these crimes can help law enforcement to identify violent or malignant actors and prevent further damage.”
To report a threat, individuals can contact an FBI Field Office on FBI.GOV/Contact-us/field-afices, call 1-800-call-fbi or visit tips.fbi.gov.
Peter d’Abrosca from Fox News Digital and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten have contributed to this report.
