Tesla driver targeted in Seattle, WA as concerns grow for car owners

In a disturbing incident in Lynnwood, WA, a mother driving a Tesla was subjected to a road rage attack that left her shaken and fearful. The confrontation was captured on video, showing a white SUV cutting her off before the male driver exited his vehicle to verbally berate her. He accused her of driving a “Nazi car” and insisted she sell it, an unprovoked attack Leigh found terrifying. Having driven a Tesla for two years for environmental reasons, she expressed frustration that her vehicle choice led to such hostility. This incident reflects a larger trend of aggression toward Tesla owners, with reports of vandalism at Tesla service centers and dealerships surfacing across the country.

Tensions have heightened since Elon Musk's political involvement, leading some to target Tesla owners as symbolic protest. Leigh's experience highlights the vulnerability felt by many Tesla drivers amid this climate of animosity. As she reflected on her situation, it became evident that her choice of vehicle, intended to reduce her family's carbon footprint, has now become a source of fear.