Tesla’s lineup has been the goal of bitter delinquents armed with sharp objects for a few years. From jealous individuals who envy (doubtless financed) $40,000 sedans to those that view EVs as deleterious automobiles pushed by self-righteous environmentalists, the botched rationale for inflicting hundreds of {dollars} value of harm is in all places.  

Whereas these culprits ought to have realized that Teslas are geared up with a software program function referred to as Sentry Mode that makes use of all onboard cameras to reinforce safety measures, some won’t ever be taught. One in every of these culprits was broadcasted to the world in a latest stunt.

On Labor Day, a Tesla proprietor parked his automotive outdoors Millerton Marina, positioned simply Northeast of Fresno, California. When he returned to his automotive, he observed a pointy scratch on the facet, and his Tesla’s Sentry Mode function recorded the incident. It revealed a middle-aged man who keyed the facet of his EV twice in broad daylight. 

Whereas there might have been a private purpose for this offender to focus on the automotive in addition to being a Tesla, the purpose is evident: somebody vandalized another person’s automotive. Within the state of California, the placement during which this particular incident came about, vandalism is taken into account a property crime. Relying on the severity, vandalism fees can lead to infractions, misdemeanors, and even felony fees. 

Nevertheless, this should not detract from the truth that quite a few Tesla keying incidents have been reported. Positioned all throughout the nation, some individuals do not prefer it when others have good issues. 

Furthermore, this is not one thing unique to Tesla automobiles. Polestar homeowners have reported their automobiles being keyed on boards. Porsche Cayenne drivers and others have stated the identical. That is merely an undesirable perk of driving a automobile that suggests wealth. 

Fortunately, Tesla merchandise come geared up with Sentry Mode freed from cost. The one different automaker that provides an almost as adept system is Rivian. Together with these onboard safety features will show very helpful within the grievous case of auto vandalism. Regardless, it’s really unlucky that folks will resort to keying others’ automobiles out of jealousy, amongst different feelings. 

Here is a brand new rule: depart different individuals’s automobiles and possessions alone.