Tesla fire in Rome: Investigations after alleged attack!

Tesla fire in Rome: Investigations after alleged attack!

Rom, Italien - in Rome on April 1, 2025, several Teslas rose in an outdoor district in an electric car showroom in an outdoor district. The fire brigade arrived quickly, but when it arrived, the fire had already spread over a large area and an impressive column of smoke was visible. The showroom, in which additional Teslas were parked, was also damaged. The police have initiated investigations and checks the surveillance cameras to clarify possible approaches to the parking lot. The incident made high waves and prompted the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk to speak of "terrorism" on X (formerly Twitter) and post a picture of the fire that describes its concern. Matteo Salvini, the Italian deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, showed solidarity with musk and criticized the "unjustified hatred" against him.

The incidents are not isolated. A week ago there were similar attacks in Berlin, where four Teslas went up in flames. These incidents are related to protests in the United States, where the brand vehicles were always the target of attacks. The charging stations and dealers for Tesla electric cars were also attacked, which underlines concern about the safety of these vehicles and the infrastructure.

Investigations into consumer deception

While Tesla deals with the current incidents, the Italian competitive authority AGCM has initiated investigations against several automobile manufacturers, including Volkswagen, BYD, Stellantis and Tesla, on suspicion of consumer deception. The focus is on excessive information on the range and battery capacity of electric vehicles. Anwalt.de hide, which leads to a lower usable capacity.

These new developments could have serious consequences for the automotive manufacturers concerned. The investigation is increasingly taking on more precise shapes. In February 2025, the Italian headquarters of Tesla and other manufacturers were searched, which indicates an increased approach to unfair business practices. Deviations of more than 10 % of manufacturer's specifications are regarded as a considerable lack of material defects, which could result in legal consequences for the manufacturers.

The combination of security threats and legal challenges throws a critical light on the future of the company and the entire electric vehicle industry. Consumer advocates already recommend affected buyers to check their claims for damages across the EU and to use legal options.