Man arrested after electric vehicles vandalised in Auckland suburbs

Tuesday 11 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 11 Mar 2025, 7:22pm

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A man is in police custody following reports of multiple electric vehicles being vandalised with spray paint. The targeted Teslas and Polestars were located in suburbs including Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, and Mt Eden. Police have received six reports of wilful damage related to the incidents.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 11 Mar 2025, 11:56am

   Teslas targeted by spray paint pest, cars left undrivable, owners fear parking in public (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland electric vehicle attacks: Alleged spray paint vandal arrested after Tesla, Polestar vehicles damaged (opens in new tab) Tue 11 Mar 2025, 4:38pm
2. StuffTue 11 Mar 2025, 5:12pm

   Man arrested after multiple electric vehicles vandalised in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 11 Mar 2025, 6:26pm

   Man in custody after reports of electric cars being vandalised in Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 11 Mar 2025, 7:22pm

   Man arrested after Teslas vandalised in Auckland (opens in new tab)