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Plenty of people got Priuses for the "image" before Tesla was a thing.
The bail amount in the article is listed as $5,175,000.  Either that is typo or authority really want to make sure he stay in jail until he sees the judge. >

Says he has two other outstanding warrants, so I’m sure that’s playing a role >

Not to mention driving a Tesla.  The headline makes it clear. >

I feel like some tesla drivers might be decent people, I just haven't met one yet. >

Prius Driver vs Tesla drivers.
Both want an electric car, but the other is concerned about their image.
And sometimes the Tesla owner doesn't care about electric cars/environmental issues, it's that the name "Tesla" that adds points their personality checklist to tell people that they're personality is interesting.