Tesla's Fast-Charging Station in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Suffers Arson Attack

In a series of disturbing events, Tesla's infrastructure, showrooms, and vehicles have been targeted by acts of vandalism and arson across various locations in North America.

The most recent incident occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado, where a 42-year-old transgender woman named Lucy Grace Nelson was arrested. According to reports, Nelson allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a Tesla store and defaced vehicles with offensive graffiti. The incident resulted in property damage, but no injuries were reported.

In a separate incident, a man in North Charleston, South Carolina, set fire to three Tesla chargers using incendiary devices. The suspect accidentally set his own clothes on fire during the attack and fled the scene, leaving the damaged chargers behind.

These incidents in Colorado and South Carolina are part of a broader wave of anti-Tesla sentiment. A similar incident involving the deliberate setting of fire to seven Supercharger stalls occurred earlier this month in Littleton, Massachusetts. The suspected arsonist in this case has not been publicly identified.

In a related development, a Tesla Supercharger station at Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo, British Columbia, was temporarily closed due to a fire. The fire occurred near a children's daycare facility, but no injuries were reported. Tesla technicians began repairs on Saturday afternoon, and the repairs are expected to be completed and the station to be back up and running before the end of the weekend.

The local RCMP detachment has been contacted regarding the investigation in Nanaimo. Nelson was charged with federal malicious destruction and released on a $100,000 bond.

These incidents highlight a growing trend of aggressive protests against Tesla, which have escalated into vandalism and arson. The company has not yet issued a statement regarding these incidents.

While it is unclear what is driving this wave of anti-Tesla sentiment, it is important to remember that these acts of violence and destruction are unacceptable and have no place in our society.

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