Malicious acts target Tesla dealership in Canada, leaving 80 vehicles with damage.
In the city of Hamilton, Ontario, a significant incident of vandalism took place on March 19, 2025, at a Tesla dealership situated on the Hamilton Mountain. Over 80 customer vehicles were damaged, leaving deep scratches and punctured tires, as reported by authorities.
The investigation into this large-scale vandalism is ongoing, with the local police actively reviewing security footage to identify the suspects and assess the extent of damages. As of now, no official link has been confirmed between the vandalism and any political factors.
Speculation and media mentions of a possible connection to the alliance between Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, and U.S. President Donald Trump have been circulating. However, no concrete evidence or official statements have substantiated these claims.
The vandalism incidents against Tesla locations worldwide have been on the rise, with over 50 incidents reported as of early 2025. While specific motives, including political alliances, remain unverified, the current incident in Ontario appears to be a response to Musk's provocative social media posts mocking Canada's legitimacy.
Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his support for deep U.S. spending cuts are contributing factors that have fueled public outrage, potentially leading to the vandalism.
Authorities are urging the public for their assistance in solving the case. Anyone with information can 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.
The escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, triggered by Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and Canada's subsequent $20.5 billion counter-levies, has not been linked to the vandalism incident in Ontario at this time.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on damage assessment, suspect identification, and gathering evidence to bring those responsible to justice.
The ongoing investigation into the vandalism at the Tesla dealership in Hamilton, Ontario, is not officially linked to any political factors, despite speculation connecting it to Elon Musk's political ties and controversial social media posts. Nevertheless, as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head and with his support for deep U.S. spending cuts, Musk's role in politics might have triggered public outrage leading to the vandalism incidents.
