Canadian Tesla Dealership Suffers Vandalism: 80 Vehicles Damaged
The tranquillity of a Tesla dealership on the Hamilton Mountain in Ontario was disrupted on March 19, 2025, as up to 80 vehicles, including customer cars, were vandalised. The incident involved deep scratches and punctured tires, causing significant damage.
Authorities are actively investigating the case, reviewing security footage, and appealing for the public's help in identifying those responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact the on-duty Division 3 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886, or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Contrary to some speculations, the vandalism does not appear to be motivated by climate concerns. Nor is there any evidence from available sources to suggest a direct link between this event and Elon Musk's political alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump.
It is worth noting that Elon Musk plays a role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which advocates for deep U.S. spending cuts. These proposed cuts may have sparked a heated Canada-U.S. trade war, with Trump imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and Canada responding with $20.5 billion in counter-levies as of March 20, 2025.
However, reports suggest that the vandalism at Tesla dealerships, including one in Montreal, was carried out by activists, possibly reflecting broader dissatisfaction or opposition to Tesla or Musk for various reasons, but not any stated political alliance.
As the investigation continues, the police encourage anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible for this act of vandalism to justice.
- The police investigation into the vandalism at the Tesla dealership on the Hamilton Mountain is not linked to Elon Musk's political alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump, as stated by some reports.
- Despite speculations, the vandalism at Tesla dealerships, including one in Montreal, seems to be the work of activists, who might be expressing dissatisfaction or opposition towards Tesla or Musk for various reasons, rather than any specific political alliance.
