Estimated DamageNational surveys show Tesla vandalism typically costs about $1,900 per vehicle to repair. Nationally, surveys show 44–46% of Tesla owners report intentional damage, often tied to cultural tensions, political hostility toward Elon Musk, or anti‑EV sentiment. National Tesla Vandalism TrendsRecent national data highlights:44% of Tesla owners report vandalism. report vandalism. In several national cases, vandals were arrested because Tesla owners collaborated online.