The internet now knows where every Tesla owner lives and parks

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In what might be the most chaotic middle finger to Tesla ownership since that guy who blew up his Model S with dynamite, a mysterious hacker group published a searchable map of every Tesla owner in America.

And according to 404 Media, they’re only taking names off if you prove you’ve ditched your EV for something less… controversial.

The site, Dogequest, which used a Molotov cocktail as its cursor and the classic Doge meme as its favicon, claimed to “empower creative expressions of protest” while maintaining a paper-thin veneer of neutrality with a “we don’t endorse or condemn anything” disclaimer.

The site also featured an interactive map displaying Tesla owners’ names, addresses, and phone numbers. It didn’t stop there—it listed Tesla dealership locations, charging stations, and even DOGE employees’ addresses.

However, the data’s reliability was questionable; 404 Media’s investigation found several inaccuracies, particularly in dealership locations.

The site’s most brazen feature was a cheeky suggestion that wannabe vandals could “just step outside—no map needed!” to find Teslas to spray paint.

The whole project seemed designed to walk a fine line between providing information and encouraging mischief.

Your Tesla or Your Privacy

The site’s owners are playing hardball with a straightforward proposition: Sell your Tesla, send proof, and they’ll scrub your info from their database.

It’s sort of like a reverse customer loyalty program where the reward is… not having your personal information plastered across the internet.

“DOGEQUEST is the ultimate hub for enthusiasts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)!” the site cheerfully proclaims, in what might be the most passive-aggressive use of exclamation points since AOL chat rooms were a thing.

Elon’s Not Having It

As you might expect, Elon Musk responded to the situation with his characteristic restraint, calling it “extreme domestic terrorism!!” (The double exclamation points really drive home the point, don’t they?)

The timing couldn’t be worse for Tesla, whose stock has already plummeted 53% this year, wiping out roughly $800 billion in market value. That’s like losing the GDP of Switzerland because your CEO can’t stop posting memes.

Real-World Consequences

This isn’t just digital drama – it’s spilling into the real world.

Tesla owners are reporting everything from vandalism to straight-up arson, with one poor Cybertruck owner in NYC discovering their angular pride and joy decorated with some particularly unsavory graffiti.

Things have gotten intense enough that the FBI is now looking into the breach. They’re worried about the potential trouble for Tesla owners and what this might mean for everyone’s privacy and security.

What’s Next?

The site also links to something called the “No Trace Project.”

They’re careful to note they “neither endorse nor condemn any actions” taken as a result of their existence, which is basically the digital equivalent of “I’m not touching you!”

With Tesla’s reputation taking hit after hit and even early investors like Ross Gerber calling for Musk to step down, this might be the start of a larger reckoning for the controversial CEO.

Or maybe it’s just another week in the increasingly bizarre timeline we’re all living in.

Either way, if you own a Tesla, you might want to check if you’re on the naughty list. And maybe consider trading in for something less… targeted. Like literally anything else.

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Kevin Raposo

Kevin is KnowTechie's founder and executive editor. With over 15 years of blogging experience in the tech industry, Kevin has transformed what was once a passion project into a full-blown tech news publication. Shoot him an email at kevin@knowtechie.com.