FBI Investigates Vandalism of Tesla Charging Station in Washington State

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The incident comes amid a growing wave of vandalism and targeted attacks against the electric vehicle brand.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating an incident that severely damaged a Tesla Supercharger station in Washington state, the latest in a growing wave of vandalism and targeted attacks against the electric vehicle brand.

The affected station, located in Lacey, a suburb of Olympia, was temporarily shut down in the early morning of April 8 following what local police described as โ€œmalicious mischief.โ€ According to the Lacey Police Department, officers responded to the scene after receiving โ€œmultiple calls reporting a loud noise.โ€

A photo shared by the department on Facebook shows a heavily damaged power equipment cabinet, with panels torn off and debris littering the surrounding area.

Teslaโ€™s Charging account on X said that it was working with a local electric utility to restore the siteโ€™s 12 Superchargers. The company also confirmed that the FBI is involved in the investigation.

โ€œWeโ€™re on-site with Lacey Police and FBI and reviewing camera footage,โ€ Tesla said. โ€œDonโ€™t mess with critical infrastructure.โ€

The incident comes amid a broader pattern of vandalism against Tesla propertiesโ€”including vehicles, showrooms, and charging stationsโ€”that has intensified in recent months.

Many of the activities have been tied to protests against Tesla CEO Elon Muskโ€™s role in the Trump administration, particularly his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, which has conducted audits of government agencies, driving sweeping cuts to the federal budget and workforce.

According to recent industry reports, the turbulence has coincided with declining consumer interest in new Tesla models and record-high rates of Tesla trade-ins.

At Teslaโ€™s publicly broadcast company meeting on March 21, Musk noted the protests and boycott calls and remained optimistic, predicting a rebound in sales. He projected that the companyโ€™s global fleet would surpass 10 million vehicles in 2026, up from 7 million this year.

โ€œIf you read the news, it feels like Armageddon. I canโ€™t walk past a TV without seeing a Tesla on fire,โ€ Musk told employees and investors, referencing protesters setting Tesla vehicles on fire. โ€œI understand if you donโ€™t want to buy our product, but you donโ€™t have to burn it down. Thatโ€™s a bit unreasonable.โ€

Byย Bill Pan

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