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12 Teslas burn in arson attack in France

Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack that torched a dozen Tesla vehicles outside a dealership in Plaisance-du-Touch, a suburb near Toulouse, France, late Sunday night.

The blaze destroyed eight cars and severely damaged four others. The prosecutor’s office informed the AFP that evidence suggests the fire was “not at all accidental,” pointing to a deliberate act.

Firefighters swiftly identified the blaze as criminal in origin, as per Philippe Guyot, mayor of Plaisance-du-Touch, though he noted the Tesla location itself was spared. 

The incident, reported on March 2, 2025, shuttered the Tesla site Monday as police launched an investigation into the fire.

A police release noted that the charging stations were “charging stations had been “engulfed in flames and heavy, dark smoke.” Authorities quickly contacted the Littleton Electric Light & Water Department, requesting an immediate power shutdown to the affected stations. No injuries were reported.

The attack follows a wave of anti-Tesla actions across Europe, fueled by CEO Elon Musk’s growing political footprint. 

Since aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump and endorsing far-right parties in Europe, Musk has faced backlash, including “Tesla Takedown” protests in the U.S. and boycott calls abroad.

The incident in Toulouse, France comes amidst other anti-Tesla incidents in the United States. Just recently, multiple Tesla Superchargers were allegedly set on fire in Massachusetts. 

The Littleton Police Department, which responded to the incident, noted that the fire appeared to be “intentionally set.”

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