Summary
- Recent Tesla fire in Berlin was investigated by a police unit that focuses on threats to the state
- There were four Teslas set on fire in Plänterwald and Steglitz, leading to complete incineration and minor damage to nearby vehicles
- Authorities have not officially determined a motive for the fire, but are considering political reasons
- In the past, Tesla has been targeted by different groups in Germany for various reasons
- Arson attacks on Tesla in Germany have affected production, caused damage, and led to disruptions in surrounding areas.
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There has been a recent Tesla fire in Germany that has been assigned to a police unit specializing in investigating threats to the state, including terrorism. The fire involved four Teslas in Berlin, specifically in Plänterwald and Steglitz, which were completely incinerated and left unusable. Additionally, five other vehicles parked near the Teslas suffered slight damage as well. While the Berlin police have not officially announced a motive for the fire, they have not ruled out a political motive, especially with the increase in vandalism cases and protests surrounding Tesla due to Elon Musk’s political activities.
The State Security Division of the Berlin State Criminal Police Office is leading the investigation into the recent Tesla fire in Germany. This unit specializes in investigating threats to the state, such as terrorism, extremism, and organized crime. No injuries were reported in the fire, and firefighters were able to extinguish the flames. Due to the potential political motive behind the fire, the State Security Division has taken over the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
Tesla has been a target of specific organizations in Germany even before Elon Musk openly supported Trump and his presidential bid. In 2023, de.Indymedia.org claimed responsibility for setting 15 Teslas on fire, resulting in around €500,000 worth of damages. The platform, identified as left-wing by local media, released a letter calling Tesla their enemy due to its exploitation of resources worldwide. In the following year, Tesla Giga Berlin was the target of an arson attack by the Vulcan Group, who set fire to an electricity pylon, causing production at Giga Berlin to stop for several days and requiring over a million euros in repairs.
The arson attack on Tesla Giga Berlin not only affected the production site but also affected neighboring districts in Berlin and Grünheide, as well as towns in Brandenburg. Medical facilities were also impacted by the arson attack carried out by the Vulcan Group on Tesla Giga Berlin. Similar to the previous case involving a left-wing platform, the Vulcan Group claimed responsibility for the arson attack through a letter, stating their opposition to Tesla Giga Berlin’s impact on the environment and the production of what they perceived as harmful vehicles.
The ongoing incidents involving Tesla in Germany highlight the growing tensions and conflicts between the company and various groups with diverse motivations. Whether these attacks are politically motivated, environmentally driven, or for other reasons, the investigations conducted by the police units specializing in threats to the state aim to uncover the underlying causes and motives behind these acts of vandalism. As the investigations into the recent Tesla fire in Berlin continue, authorities will work to determine who is responsible for the attack and what their intentions were in targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities.
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