FBI Task Force Formed to Address Tesla Attacks as Violence Escalates

The FBI and ATF are investigating over 80 incidents targeting Tesla properties, with incendiary devices recently discovered at an Austin dealership.

The FBI has launched a task force, in collaboration with the ATF, to investigate a surge of attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations, labeling the acts as 'domestic terrorism.'
Multiple incendiary devices were discovered at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday, prompting a bomb squad response and further federal investigation.
Since January 2025, over 80 incidents of vandalism, arson, and gunfire targeting Tesla properties have been reported across at least nine states.
Authorities believe the attacks are primarily carried out by lone offenders using rudimentary tactics, with no evidence of broader coordination.
Tesla faces significant financial and reputational challenges, including a decline in stock value and potential increases in vehicle insurance premiums, as the violence continues.