A South Carolina man set himself on fire amid ongoing Tesla attacks, raising concerns over safety at charging stations nationwide.
Tesla attacks began earlier this month and have continued across the nation.
The North Charleston Police reported that a man from South Carolina initiated the assault by spray-painting ‘Long Live the Ukraine’ and a vulgar message aimed at President Donald Trump.
North Charleston Police reported that a man set fire to three Tesla chargers in a parking lot in South Carolina and accidentally ignited his clothing in the process.
He threw flaming beer bottles, which seemed to be homemade Molotov cocktails, at the charging stations. Witnesses informed the police that he accidentally set his clothes on fire while in the process, and subsequently fled from the parking area.
Tesla Attacks
Tesla attacks, peaceful or violent, are sweeping the nation, sparking outrage from President Donald Trump, who warned of labeling demonstrators as domestic terrorists, as these incidents extend beyond US borders.
Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and vehicles have been targeted in various locations in recent weeks, with ongoing investigations confirmed by the police.
Police in Dedham, Massachusetts, reported on March 11 that three Tesla cars were vandalized, with two of them having spray paint applied and all three having their wheels damaged.
Four Tesla Cybertrucks were involved in a fire at a Seattle facility on March 9, and the cause of the incident is currently being investigated.
A report by Forbes mentioned that shots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon on March 6, resulting in damage to vehicles and the showroom.
On March 3, seven Tesla charging stations in Littleton, Massachusetts were destroyed by fires in a concerning incident believed to be caused by arson, according to authorities.
Police found graffiti saying “No Musk” and symbols resembling swastikas at a Tesla dealership in Owings Mills, Maryland on March 2.
On X, Elon Musk revealed the Tesla attacks are funded by groups including 5 ActBlue-funded groups.
🚨BREAKING: Elon Musk revealed that an investigation has found 5 ActBlue-funded groups are behind the attacks on Tesla dealerships & charging stations around the country.
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) March 8, 2025
ActBlue funders include George Soros, Reid Hoffman, Herbert Sandler, Patricia Bauman, and Leah Hunt Hendrix. pic.twitter.com/9hrWPvFBXN
ActBlue funders include George Soros, Reid Hoffman, Herbert Sandler, Patricia Bauman, and Leah Hunt Hendrix.
