Calgary man charged in Tesla arsons
Posted Dec 5, 2025 2:10 pm.
Last Updated Dec 5, 2025 3:46 pm.
A man in his 30s has been charged after Calgary police say he deliberately set fire to two Tesla vehicles earlier this year.
On March 18 around 9:30 p.m., a woman parked her white 2023 Tesla Model Y at a charging station on 12 Avenue SE. About 90 minutes later, she returned to find the vehicle engulfed in flames.
The Calgary Fire Department responded and put out the blaze. Investigators later determined the fire had been deliberately set using an accelerant.
The following evening, emergency crews were called to a Tesla storage lot on Fairmount Drive SE at around 9:50 p.m. A grey 2025 Tesla Cybertruck was found burning, and investigators again concluded the fire had been intentionally set with an accelerant.
Calgary police launched an investigation into the two incidents, gathering witness statements, reviewing security footage, and issuing a public appeal for help identifying the suspect. Police eventually confirmed the suspect’s DNA was present at one of the fire scenes.
As a result, Kurt Mayville, 38, of Calgary, has been charged with two counts of arson. He is scheduled to appear in court in January.
Police are asking anyone with further information about these incidents to call 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
