- Over the weekend, vandals destroyed eight Tesla Superchargers at a Target location in Sunnyvale.
- The authorities are looking into the event as a case of stolen copper wire.
- Recently, Tesla has faced demonstrations and consumer boycotts.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Vandals severed the wires at a bank of transformers. Tesla Superchargers were available at a Sunnyvale Target over the weekend.
Captain Dzanh Le with the Sunnyvale Police Department stated that out of the ten chargers present in the parking area, theft occurred in eight cases where the cables were severed and taken away.
The incident was brought to our attention this morning. Currently, we are treating it as a case of theft. There were no signs of graffiti or any such markings," Le stated. "So far, it appears to be nothing more than the stealing of the wire.
Lee mentioned that there was a comparable event in January involving a tech firm located in northern Sunnyvale. During this earlier incident, criminals removed the wiring from 24 electric vehicle charging stations.
According to Recycling Today The power cords at electric vehicle charging stations hold approximately 2.2 pounds of copper, with each pound currently priced at $4.41 according to recent data.
The eight purloined cables held approximately 17.6 pounds of copper, valued at about $78.
Public dissatisfaction
The backstoryTesla charging stations have long been targets for theft and vandalism, but these incidents continue to occur. in particula r have been targeted in recent month Sure, owing to discontentment with the company CEO, Elon Musk.
As the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been grabbing attention for various reasons, including the large-scale layoffs of government workers. trying to reduce financing for USAID He has faced significant criticism for supporting Germany’s far-right party and for performing what was broadly denounced as a Nazi salute during Donald Trump's inauguration.
Tesla cars and charging stations nationwide have suffered damage, with Tesla dealerships being targeted by protests, all as part of this movement. larger , mostly peaceful " Tesla Takedown The campaign aims to express increasing concerns regarding Musk's impact on governmental decisions, along with the policies of the Trump administration, which are heavily linked to both Musk and his corporation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi recently referred to assaults against the firm as " domestic terrorism , with the Department of Justice charging multiple alleged assailants in these attacks and stating they “will keep investigating and imposing serious repercussions” on those who were part of the assault on the automobile company.
Musk’s declining public image, along with President Trump's newly imposed auto tariffs, has significantly impacted the automotive company. Tesla's stock reached its peak at $478 in mid-December, however, it has been steadily dropping since then and currently remains steady at approximately $230 for the past week.
Captain Dzanh Le, Sunnyvale Police Department, Recycling Today