Dogequest: Tesla Owners' Data Leaked! Is This A Step Too Far?

Weldon Kozey 27 May 2025

Are Tesla owners the new targets in a high-stakes game of digital intimidation? The emergence of "Dogequest," a website allegedly publishing personal information of Tesla owners, marks a disturbing escalation in the ongoing protests and resentment surrounding Elon Musk and his association with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The website, launched in early 2025, bills itself as the ultimate online community for enthusiasts of DOGE. However, its most prominent feature – an interactive map pinpointing the supposed personal information of Tesla owners across the United States – has ignited a firestorm of controversy. This purported act of doxxing has been condemned by many as a dangerous attempt to intimidate individuals and stifle dissent against Musk and DOGE. The timing of the website's appearance is particularly alarming, coinciding with escalating protests targeting government offices and Tesla showrooms across the country, which have been ongoing since February.

Category	Details
Website Name	Dogequest
Launch Date (Approximate)	Early 2025
Stated Purpose	"Ultimate hub" for enthusiasts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Actual Function	Publication of alleged personal information of Tesla owners, including addresses, phone numbers, and location data. Also included information on Tesla dealerships and DOGE employees.
Key Feature	Interactive map displaying purported locations and details of Tesla owners.
Controversial Element	Inclusion of personal data, raising serious privacy and safety concerns.
Cursor Design	Molotov cocktail, indicative of potential incitement of violence.
Reaction	Widespread condemnation, legal threats, backlash, and subsequent shutdown (though it has reportedly resurfaced on the dark web).
DOGE's Involvement	Website claims to be associated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but this connection is disputed. DOGE is led by Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Connection	The website's emergence coincides with growing resentment towards Elon Musk due to his leadership role in DOGE and its associated policies.
Tesla's Response	Advised Tesla owners to enable "Sentry Mode" for enhanced vehicle security.
Alleged Motivation	To empower creative expressions of protest from home, though critics view it as an act of intimidation.
Status	Originally shut down but has reportedly resurfaced on the dark web.
Related Events	Protests against Elon Musk and DOGE, vandalism against Tesla vehicles and dealerships.
Shutdown Condition	Dogequest stated that they would remove personal details of Tesla drivers only if they can prove they have sold their vehicles.
Website's Claim	Not designed for vandalizing Teslas but to be the "ultimate hub" for DOGE enthusiasts.