German Newspaper Reveals: Some Tesla Showrooms Have “Panic Rooms” for Employees
Employees in service centers or showrooms may be at risk due to violent customers (and demonstrators).
Attacks on Tesla vehicles and sales locations have sparked a series of reactions. Many Tesla owners are trying to sell their cars, while showroom employees reportedly have a safe refuge.
Specifically, some Tesla showrooms are equipped with panic rooms where staff can retreat in case of angry customers.
An internal Tesla document titled “Manager Safety: Threats and Aggression Against Your Team” has come into the possession of the German newspaper Handelsblatt, thanks to a whistleblower.
As a result, Tesla has redesigned some of its showrooms to allow employees direct access to a separate room in the event of violence.
It’s not known which specific locations have these secure rooms, but it’s clear that “panic rooms” existed even before 2025, meaning they are not a direct response to the current wave of violence targeting Tesla.
Tesla cars and showrooms have become targets of demonstrators due to the activities of CEO Elon Musk, who is now part of the new U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump.
Dozens of Tesla electric vehicles have been attacked—shot at, vandalized with graffiti, and even set on fire in various locations around the world.
Because of these incidents, some vandals in the U.S. have been charged with crimes related to terrorism.
