Tesla vehicles intentionally set on fire in Calgary in two incidents
Calgary police are investigating after two separate Tesla vehicles were believed to be intentionally set on fire earlier this week.
On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., police say a driver parker her white 2023 Tesla Model Y at a Tesla charging station located at 314 12 Ave. SE. Later at around 11 p.m., she received a notification that her Tesla was no longer charging, looked out the window from her apartment and saw the vehicle on fire.
The victim called 9-1-1 and the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) put the fire out. Police also attended the scene, and based on initial evidence collected, it is believed the fire was intentionally set using an accelerant.
Police are asking anyone who had their vehicle parked at the Tesla charging station located at 314 12 Ave. SE, between 9 and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday to check their vehicle’s camera system and contact police with any relevant footage.
The following evening on Wednesday just before 10 pm, officers were called to a Tesla storage lot, located at 6812 Fairmount Dr. SE, for reports of a vehicle on fire.
Fire crews put the blaze out and the Arson Unit investigators determined a grey 2025 Tesla Cybertruck was believed to be intentionally set on fire with an accelerant.
Investigators are in the process of collecting evidence, including CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses. At this time, investigators believe the two incidents may be connected.
“We continue to investigate these arsons that have targeted Tesla vehicles,” says Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs of the Calgary Police Service Arson & Robbery Unit. “Telsa owners are encouraged to put their car in sentry mode when their vehicle is parked in a non-secure area. For those with the feature, sentry mode is developed to engage the vehicle’s camera system to record suspicious activity occurring around the vehicle and notifies the owner of the suspected activity.”