Tesla Owners in Tel Aviv Report Resurgence of Vehicle Break-Ins

Tesla owners in Tel Aviv are reporting a resurgence of vehicle break-ins in recent weeks following a hiatus of several months. According to testimonies, suspects are targeting parked electric vehicles, stealing valuables and causing heavy damage to doors and windows.

Victims report that the repairs run into tens of thousands of shekels. "This is a gang hunting for Teslas. The skilled burglars think Tesla owners are wealthy people, so they break in and cause damage," said one owner, identified as Y., whose car sustained thousands of shekels in damages.

According to reports, the suspects operate as a motorcycle duo wearing black clothing and black helmets. They scour the city for parked Tesla vehicles, force open doors or smash windows, grab left-behind belongings, and quickly flee the scene. Stolen items typically include bags, laptops, and wallets.

In one recent incident on a Friday, an owner locked his vehicle and attended a stand-up comedy show in southern Tel Aviv, deliberately leaving no valuables inside. Security camera footage captured the suspects lingering near the car, driving away, and returning moments later to force entry while the vehicle's alarm flashed. Although they left empty-handed after finding nothing of value, the vehicle sustained severe structural damage.