Tesla cars have become targets for vandalism across several countries in response to Elon Musk's right-wing activism.

At least 17 Tesla cars were destroyed after a fire broke out at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome on Monday morning, according to Italian fire officials. No one was at the dealership when the fire broke out and no injuries have been reported.

Several Tesla vehicles at a dealership near Rome were destroyed overnight in what officials say was likely arson.

Cutouts of Elon Musk giving a salute during a January inauguration event were seen affixed to Tesla chargers in London in video posted to social media last week.

Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on

Former Tesla owners are on the hunt for their next EV, creating an opportunity for legacy automakers and EV startups to gain ground.