According to ABC statistics, relevant U.S. departments have received 48 reports of Tesla damage incidents recently. The FBI stated,Since January, Tesla vehicles have been vandalized in at least nine states in the United States. Tesla vehicles, charging stations and stores in many places have been set on fire, graffitied or shot at.
The FBI said on the 24th that it had set up a task force to investigate these incidents against Tesla. The FBI urges the public to remain vigilant and watch for suspicious activity in the area surrounding Tesla dealerships.
It is understood that the reason why Tesla is frequently the target of vandalism, arson, and protests is thatIt’s because Tesla CEO Musk plays an important role in the government led by U.S. President Trump. He is responsible for the massive layoffs of the U.S. federal government., and supports European far-right parties and political ideas, which has caused dissatisfaction among some people in the United States and Europe.
At the same time, Musk’s series of actions in the U.S. government are causing a huge impact on Tesla’s brand image in Europe.
Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association shows that from January to February this year, Tesla’s new car registrations in the EU market fell by 49% year-on-year.