Tesla Video Appears to Show a Man Setting the EV on Fire: Report

It’s not every day that a video showing a man setting a car on fire goes viral online. But that’s exactly what happened when a clip emerged apparently showing a man setting a Tesla Model Y ablaze in a parking lot in China. The video has caught the attention of Tesla fans and detractors alike - and raises troubling questions about the possible motives behind the alleged arson attack.

According to reports, the incident took place in Shanghai last week, and the video shows a man placing a piece of cloth or paper over the front of the Tesla before setting it alight with a lighter. After the flames take hold, the man appears to leave the scene on foot. It’s unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident or what led the alleged attacker to target the Tesla.

The video has sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with some speculating that the act was motivated by anger towards Tesla or electric vehicles more broadly. Others have suggested that the man might have been attempting to commit insurance fraud, though there is no evidence to support this theory. Tesla has not commented publicly on the incident, and it’s not yet clear whether the company plans to take any legal action over the fire.

This incident is a reminder that even popular and potentially game-changing technologies like electric cars can be the targets of vandalism, sabotage or other criminal activity. While many people are excited about the potential of EVs to transform the auto industry and reduce emissions, there are still those who view these vehicles as dangerous, disruptive or simply unpopular. As more and more people begin to switch to electric cars, it will be important to ensure that such attacks are not allowed to become commonplace, and that those responsible are held to account.