Teslas are already expensive to insure. A wave of vandalism could make things a lot worse.

Some Tesla owners have faced vandalism and harassment in recent months.

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• Tesla vehicles are being hit by a wave of vandalism as the backlash against Elon Musk and DOGE grows.
• If the vandalism persists, Tesla owners could see insurance costs spike as providers hike rates.
• Teslas are already a lot more expensive to insure than other cars, per Bankrate data.

It's not easy being a Tesla owner right now — and it could be about to get worse thanks to rising insurance premiums.