A Tesla Model S caught fire on Sunday evening while charging at a Supercharger station in Pontarlier, France. Tesla has temporarily closed the affected station and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
The incident in detail
The fire occurred at a Supercharger station in the small French municipality of Pontarlier near the Swiss border. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire quickly, but the Model S was completely destroyed. The vehicle was monitored until Monday morning to prevent it from flaring up again.
A Tesla-technician from Lyon was sent to the scene of the fire during the night to carry out initial investigations. According to the French newspaper L'Est Republicain the investigation is continuing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Background: E-vehicle fires in comparison
Electric vehicle batteries, like the engines of combustion vehicles, can occasionally catch fire. Statistically, however, this does not happen any more frequently than with petrol or diesel cars. Studies such as the FEMA (2014-2016), show that most vehicle fires in combustion cars are not caused by accidents, but by other factors such as engine heat or smouldering objects.
Most fires in electric vehicles are also caused by accidents. However, there are individual cases in which vehicles catch fire without any external influence. Such incidents require detailed investigations in order to further improve the safety of electric vehicles.
Comparable cases and safety measures
Just last week, an incident was reported in which a Tesla cybertruck on a Tesla-site in Atlanta caught fire. Such incidents are a reminder that continuous analysis and improvement of battery technology is critical to the safety of EVs. A well-known example of this was the recall of Chevy Bolt EV batteries after several fires occurred.
Conclusion
The fire of a Tesla Model S fire in France underlines the importance of thorough investigations and safety measures for electric vehicles. Tesla By reacting quickly and initiating investigations, the company is demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its customers and the improvement of its technology.
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