Inventory of spontaneous combustion accidents of new energy vehicles: In hot weather, you need to be cautious when using the car

Today, Lao Wang will take stock of several spontaneous combustion accidents of new energy vehicles in the past period. Because as the temperature gradually rises, whether it is a fuel vehicle or a new energy vehicle, everyone must be wary of high temperatures during daily use. Especially in June and the hot weather in July and August.

Spontaneous combustion model: Ideal ONE

Spontaneous combustion incident: At 11:30 noon on May 8, an Ideal ONE emitted smoke and caught fire from the hood on the streets of Changsha, Hunan. Firefighters subsequently put out the fire on the vehicle. Judging from the video leaked from the scene, the fire point was suspected to have occurred at the engine. The hood area of ​​the vehicle was severely damaged. The entire head was almost burned beyond recognition, but the chassis and rear half of the vehicle were There has been no significant change in the department.

Official response: On May 21, Li Auto issued an official statement regarding the Li Auto ONE fire incident on May 8. The statement stated that the cause of the fire was "the surface of the front section of the exhaust pipe in the lower right part of the front cabin was attached." "Foreign objects" were traced on April 28. During the maintenance process of the Ideal ONE that spontaneously ignited in the delivery center, the delivery center staff laid protective mats around the engine compartment to protect the vehicle. This is a car sales Routine actions for pre-inspection or after-sales maintenance. However, due to staff error, the protective mat was left in the cabin. Later, when installing the range extender protective cover, the staff did not notice the foreign objects (protective pads) left behind, causing the foreign objects to be sealed inside the cabin.

Spontaneous combustion model: Zhengzhou Nissan Shuaike EV

Spontaneous combustion incident: On the same day that the Ideal ONE spontaneously ignited, a Zhengzhou Nissan Shuaike EV was charging at a certain place in Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province A spontaneous combustion occurred at the station. The on-site surveillance video showed that Shuake EV was plugged into the charging plug. At first, the vehicle made a sound similar to setting off firecrackers, and then thick smoke and flames erupted from the bottom, and then the fire began to spread.

Official response: As of press time, Zhengzhou Nissan had not responded to the matter. However, on May 9, the Dongguan Development and Reform Bureau interviewed a charging station to investigate the fire accident and report to all parties involved. Put forward self-examination and rectification requirements.

Spontaneous combustion model: GAC New Energy Aion S (Aian S)

Spontaneous combustion incident: On May 18, several videos recording the spontaneous combustion of GAC New Energy Aion S were posted on a social network circulated on media platforms. It is reported that the spontaneous combustion incident occurred in a parking lot near Yangtao Park in Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Judging from the "ON TIME" logo affixed to the body of the GAC New Energy Aion S, this car comes from an online ride-hailing company owned by Ruqi Travel, GAC New Energy's first shared travel brand.

Official response: On May 18, Gu Huinan, general manager of GAC New Energy, responded: “The spontaneous combustion incident of GAC New Energy Aion S may be related to the disinfectant in the trunk. The specific reason is still there. Further investigation is underway. "Xiao Yong, deputy general manager of GAC New Energy, said: "The environmental conditions at the scene are relatively complex, and the true cause of the fire still needs to be investigated for a period of time." As of press time, the official investigation results have not been announced.

Spontaneous combustion model: BYD Qin Pro EV

Spontaneous combustion incident: On May 28, a BYD Qin Pro EV spontaneously ignited at a public charging station in Shenzhen. According to netizens, the car was fully charged around 4 a.m., then moved to a nearby parking space, and spontaneously ignited around 6 a.m. It can be seen from the video exposed on social media that the fire point of BYD Qin Pro EV came from the left chassis of the vehicle, and the fire spread very quickly.

Official response: As of press time, the cause of the accident is under investigation, and BYD officials have not yet responded to the matter. However, what is more interesting is that at the previous BYD lithium iron phosphate blade battery launch conference, BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu said: "Blade batteries will change the industry's dependence on ternary lithium batteries, return the technical route of power batteries to the right path, and Redefine the safety standards of new energy vehicles. ”

Finally, Lao Wang reminded everyone that whether it is a fuel vehicle or a new energy vehicle, everyone must be wary of high temperatures during daily use. Especially in June and the hot weather in July and August.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.