Police in Hamilton, Ontario, are reeling after a massive vandalism spree left as many as 80 Tesla vehicles scarred with deep scratches, slashed tires, and other wreckage. The chaos erupted Wednesday at a dealership on Upper Wentworth Street, where officers found the outdoor lot turned into a battleground of ruined cars. Investigators are now poring over surveillance footage and pleading for witnesses to come forward with clues.
Meanwhile, across the province in London, Ontario, authorities are digging into a separate Monday night blaze that torched a 2025 black Tesla Model S. The suspicious fire gutted the four-door sedan in a parking lot, though no one was hurt.
These Canadian incidents echo a violent wave crashing over Tesla properties in the U.S., where showrooms, lots, charging stations, and private cars have been hit with arson and vandalism. The surge coincides with Elon Musk’s controversial gig leading the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, a role slashing federal spending and sparking outrage. From Hamilton’s trashed Teslas to London’s charred wreckage, the backlash against Musk’s electric empire is charging north.