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Major fire at Tesla dealer in Rome: 17 electric cars destroyed!
A major fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome damaged 17 electric vehicles and raised questions about the cause of the fire. Investigations are ongoing.
Major fire at Tesla dealer in Rome: 17 electric cars destroyed!
On Monday, March 31, 2025, a devastating fire struck a Tesla dealership in Rome's Terranova district. A total of 17 electric vehicles were completely destroyed, while the adjacent exhibition building was severely damaged. The fire department was alerted around 4:30 a.m. and was able to extinguish the flames throughout the day. The exact cause of the fire is still unclear, although the police have not ruled out arson. An investigation has been launched and a possible link to a series of similar attacks on Tesla facilities in the US and Europe is being examined. Fireworld reports an increasing wave of vandalism directed against Tesla vehicles and charging stations in recent weeks.
In recent weeks, there have been numerous attacks on Tesla vehicles and locations in the United States and Europe. The FBI has recognized that such attacks should be classified as “domestic terrorism” and has established a special task force to investigate these incidents. In a recent case, several Teslas burned to the ground in a Tesla repair shop parking lot in Las Vegas, with the word “Resist” spray-painted on a wall. Mirror highlights that investigators in Rome are also checking whether left-wing activists could be connected to the fire.
Reactions from Tesla and the authorities
Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the incident in Rome, calling it an act of “terrorism.” He posted a video of the burning vehicles on Platform X to draw attention to the acts of violence. Musk emphasized that Tesla only produces electric cars and there is no reason for such attacks. Reaction to this incident has been marked by concern that extends across Europe, while US Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that vandalism against Tesla vehicles will be prosecuted as “domestic terrorism”. Daily Mirror reports that the defendants face a minimum sentence of five years if convicted.
The recent incidents highlight the growing problem of vandalism against electric vehicles and the need to consistently prosecute the perpetrators. Not only is the immediate damage worrisome, but also the long-term impact on public perception and acceptance of electric vehicles overall. At the same time, the reactions of the authorities and Tesla itself are also crucial in deterring potential perpetrators and preventing future incidents.