Tesla Model S parked in garage explodes without any cause, in video

A Tesla Model S parked in the parking lot of a building began to emit smoke before exploding for no apparent reason. The video of the scene, filmed by a surveillance camera has been viewed millions of times on social networks. The builder claims to have dispatched agents to the scene to assist the investigators.

On April 21, 2019, a Tesla Model S caught fire alone while parked in a garage. In a video of about twenty seconds, we see the electric car emitting white smoke on both sides before catching fire. The vehicle was obviously not in charge at the time of the incident, but the origin of the fire appears to be around the battery pack at the bottom of the vehicle.

Explosion of a Tesla Model S: the manufacturer opens an investigation

After a collision in an accident, the risk of fire is high for any car, whether electric or thermal. The Tesla Model S has already been fired more than once in the past during an accident. However, when the vehicle explodes on its own even though the engine is not running, it is important to determine the cause. Especially since the Tesla was visibly connected to any charging station.

The explosion was particularly violent, as you can see in the video at the end of the article. An Audi parked next door also seems to have ignited, but it is impossible to get an idea of the extent of the damage. "We immediately sent a local team to help the authorities clarify this incident. According to our information, no one was hurt, "Tesla said in a statement.

According to the manufacturer, its electric cars are 10 times less likely to catch fire than a vehicle with a combustion engine. The cases of explosion, however, begin to be numerous. A few days ago, the Electrek site reported a similar case where a Tesla had caught fire, again when the vehicle was parked, engine off.

Good or bad, negative or positive I will post anything about Tesla or EVs in China. This happened today in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 1st generation Tesla Model S caught Fire 🔥 underground car park.#Tesla #TeslaChina #ModelS #Fire #China #Shanghai #特斯拉 #中国 $TSLA pic.twitter.com/HOwMcvulV1
— Jay in Shanghai (@ShanghaiJayin) 21 avril 2019