Hmmm..."Due to increasing vandalism and protests targeting Tesla vehicles,...

[Abolishinist]

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

California makes it illegal to deface, damage, or destroy property that is not your own.

Vandalism is punished based on the value of the property. If you are convicted of the Felony form of Vandalism, you face up to three years in a state prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both prison and a fine.

Penalties For Vandalism Under CPC §§594(a)(1)-(3)

Misdemeanor Vandalism - less than $400
If you're convicted of misdemeanor vandalism, the penalty may be:
A term of up to one (1) year in a county jail; OR,
A fine of up to $1000 (one-thousand dollars); OR,
Both a fine and imprisonment.

Felony Vandalism - $400 +
If you are charged with violating Section 594 as a felony, the penalty may be:
A term of up to sentenced to three (3) years in a state prison; OR,
A fine of up to $50,000 (fifty-thousand dollars); OR,
Both imprisonment and a fine.