There have been a number of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships in the last few weeks.

President Donald Trump has suggested sending people who are attacking Tesla to prisons in El Salvador if they are convicted of crimes, as a number of the automaker’s vehicles and showrooms have been targeted by reported arson and other violence.

Trump’s comments appear to be referencing a deal his administration made with El Salvador to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members from the U.S. to serve out their jail time. Rights groups have criticized the deal, citing harsh conditions in Salvadoran prisons.

  • alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    17·
    1 day ago

    People don’t realize how fucked Tesla is.

    If protestors burn just 0.1% of Tesla cars on the road every year, then that means insurance companies will need to charge an additional $200-$500 per year to insure a Tesla compared to a similar car of any other brand.

    If they burn 1%, then it’s more like $2000 per year in extra insurance costs.

    They will become uninsurable.