OTTAWA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of vehicles have been damaged at a Tesla dealership in Canada, which is believed to be the largest car vandalism in the country against the U.S. company, local media reported Thursday.
According to CBC News, Hamilton police officers were called to the dealership near Lime Ridge Mall in the Ontario city on Wednesday and discovered upwards of 80 Tesla vehicles parked outdoors were damaged.
The police said the damage included "deep scratches and punctured tires."
In Canadian cities, Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been targeted by vandals since U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to oversee the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency.
In London, Ontario, police are investigating a suspicious fire at a local parking lot where a 2025 four-door Tesla Model S was on fire, said the report.
On Wednesday, Montreal police arrested two activists for spray painting outside a Tesla dealership. A climate group claimed responsibility and called on Canada to "stand up" to Musk, who they said is "destroying democracies and spreading climate denial," said the report.
A Vancouver auto show removed Tesla vehicles from its event this week, citing safety concerns, reported CBC News. ■
