Teslas on Fire in Berlin – Hate Attacks Against Musk and Trump?

Four Tesla cars went up in flames overnight in Berlin, with investigators suspecting a coordinated attack, reports DW. This could be yet another expression of hostility toward Elon Musk, a close ally of Donald Trump. Anti-American sentiment is particularly strong among Germany’s western neighbors.

During the night from Thursday to Friday (March 14, 2025), four Tesla vehicles burned in Berlin. Investigators suspect extremists may be behind the arson, raising concerns that this could be another case of anti-American hate within German society.

According to the police, all the vehicles were completely destroyed. While firefighters managed to put out the flames, the fire also damaged five other cars.

The investigation is being handled by the counterintelligence division of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), which deals with politically motivated crimes. Authorities have not ruled out a political motive, Berlin police stated.

In der vergangenen Nacht brannten in #Plänterwald und #Steglitz vie Elektroautos der Marke Tesla. Mehrere daneben geparkte Autos wurden ebenfalls beschädigt. Die @Berliner_Fw löschte die Brände. Verletzt wurde niemand. Unser Staatsschutz ermittelt. https://t.co/q4iiqRMSxU^tsm

— Polizei Berlin (@polizeiberlin) March14, 2025