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AntiFascist

(13,732 posts) Sun Mar 23, 2025, 03:26 PM Mar 2025

Hmmm..."Due to increasing vandalism and protests targeting Tesla vehicles,... [View all]

some insurance companies are considering raising premiums or potentially refusing to insure Teslas, citing the rising risk of damage and repair costs." according to Google AI. (hehe)

Tesla Owners Brace For Soaring Insurance Costs And Even Bans As EV Attacks Escalate

Tesla owners across America are living in fear of having their EVs trashed by activists lashing out at CEO Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE efficiency drive that has cost thousands of federal jobs. But even drivers whose Teslas aren’t targeted by vandals could find themselves with a nasty shock further down the line.

Insurers are warning that the attacks could raise premiums for all Tesla drivers and potentially even lead to cars like the Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck being blacklisted by insurance companies.
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https://www.carscoops.com/2025/03/teslas-could-be-insurance-blacklisted-if-anti-musk-vandalism-continues/

Who wants a Tesla now?

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Hmmm..."Due to increasing vandalism and protests targeting Tesla vehicles,... [View all] AntiFascist Mar 2025 OP

Heartbreaking.... Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #1

😥 rubbersole Mar 2025 #3

Or California with all the wildfires MichMan Mar 2025 #7

Hope it doesn't get so bad they are canceled and can never get insurance again. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #8

Thoughts and prayers... likesmountains 52 Mar 2025 #2

People who bought these because they care about the environment are caught in the middle of this. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #4

Sen. Mark Kelly traded his in on a big gas guzzling SUV MichMan Mar 2025 #5

Your point? Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #9

I'm guessing he falls into that category MichMan Mar 2025 #10

Why would you guess that? It appears clear that isn't the case for him. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #11

He has previously said that he is very concerned about climate change. MichMan Mar 2025 #16

That's nice. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #33

Read some of his other posts PeterIsMyBrother Mar 2025 #25

Yep. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #34

If I had not ... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 2025 #32

A friend of mine bought one several years ago for this very reason, prior to Abolishinist Mar 2025 #13

Brother in law, niece, and her husband all drive Teslas - Conjuay Mar 2025 #39

My cousin too. Actually makes a living in the solar energy field. And he can't Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #41

What's funny.....I've seen more teslas in just the last few weeks than I've ever seen previously....... a kennedy Mar 2025 #6

You can get a great deal on a used one pimpbot Mar 2025 #12

Unless they drive a Cybertruck johnnyfins Mar 2025 #14

Bad taste is the least of their problems. rubbersole Mar 2025 #24

This was all brought on by Musk... AntiFascist Mar 2025 #17

I can't condone the vandalism or violence against cars and property... Wounded Bear Mar 2025 #15

And a real bummer if they get caught and prosecuted. This for CA, but no doubt similar in other states. Abolishinist Mar 2025 #30

Actually, it does. Sky Jewels Mar 2025 #38

Keep up the pressure! it's working! (be loud not violent) Blues Heron Mar 2025 #18

A used Cybertruck could be useful converted to pick up golfballs at a driving range. Towlie Mar 2025 #19

We have a base model Tesla that we bought 6 years ago to protect the environment. Danmel Mar 2025 #20

It's not "fun" for a lot of people, which is why people are acting out. n/t AntiFascist Mar 2025 #21

I understand but how does making me pay more insurance change anything Danmel Mar 2025 #22

Bringing down Tesla may be the only way, at present, to rein in Musk... AntiFascist Mar 2025 #23

How does vandalizing some random person's Tesla help with that? EdmondDantes_ Mar 2025 #27

No, word gets around. Sky Jewels Mar 2025 #40

I'm not advocating vandalizing random people's Teslas! AntiFascist Mar 2025 #42

No excuses for violence against people who were injured by the richest man in the world... Hekate Mar 2025 #36

Same with our niece & her husband. They were miles ahead of us regarding a no-gas commute... Hekate Mar 2025 #35

How long until Trump or Pam Bambi threatens insurance companies? IcyPeas Mar 2025 #26

I need a magnifying glass to see these violins.... marmar Mar 2025 #28

The chainsaw yielding hooligan can pay these premiums which would be a small change for him question everything Mar 2025 #29

Never did. marble falls Mar 2025 #31

Those bdamomma Mar 2025 #37

Vandalism is not fair.... AntiFascist Mar 2025 #43

Cybertrucks are already not being covered LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #44

How many are starting their own heaps on fire for the insurance money? GoCubsGo Mar 2025 #45

Without evidence - I think those torching Tesla dealerships are inside jobs. AStern Mar 2025 #46