Tesla’s Strange Anti-Vandalism Solution

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Tesla plans to introduce a new feature across all its vehicles to combat the rising vandalism.

Tesla can no longer turn a blind eye and must respond as protests against Elon Musk increase and pose a growing threat to owners and employees of the brand. The demonstrations and acts of vandalism cover a wide spectrum, from customer vehicles to Supercharger stations, some of which have been damaged or even destroyed. Owners also report a surge in scratched cars. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is often linked to criticisms of SUVs and electric vehicles, two categories that include models X and Y. However, this trend seems to be intensifying due to opposition to Musk and his political stances.

To address these incidents, Tesla is working to enhance the security of its vehicles. Although the Sentry Mode already records events around the cars via exterior cameras, it does not always deter vandals, who are often unaware of being filmed or fully aware that these videos may hold little value in court…

The solution found by Tesla is simple but leaves skeptics. Vehicles could now emit a sound signal, such as a horn, when someone approaches or comes into contact with them. This measure could discourage some wrongdoers and protect owners’ property. Additionally, activating this feature would be straightforward, thanks to a remote OTA software update.

Is Tesla trying to push away even more customers?

But if Tesla deploys a feature where its cars honk every time someone approaches, this could elicit mixed reactions. While the idea aims to deter vandalism, it could also annoy passersby and neighbors. Such behavior might even exacerbate criticisms of the brand, giving an impression of hostility or exaggerated mistrust.

This kind of sound alert, especially in public or residential spaces, could quickly become a source of noise nuisance. Rather than boosting the popularity of Tesla vehicles, it might reinforce their perception as “precious but pretentious,” or even lead to conflicts with those who already find them too invasive. Balancing security and social acceptability will therefore be crucial in deploying this feature.

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