Tesla Supercharger bays vandalised in Ballarat, Australia
Two Tesla Supercharger sites in Ballarat, Victoria, have been vandalised, leaving 28 charging bays inoperable. The incident matters because local authorities and experts say it reflects rising copper theft, which can disrupt newly opened charging infrastructure.
Two Tesla Supercharger sites in Ballarat, Victoria, have been vandalised, with 28 charging bays rendered completely inoperable. One of the sites had opened only days earlier.
Local authorities and experts pointed to rising incidents of copper theft rather than anti-EV or anti-Musk sentiment as the likely explanation.
The damage affected charging infrastructure in Australia and disrupted access to the affected bays.
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