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Tesla investigates video of Model S car exploding

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-car-exploding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pd03BBxfEM

:eek:

That Audi (A6?) driver chose an unfortunate spot to park.

Good on Tesla for "immediately sending a team to investigate". It will be interesting to hear their findings.

Spontaneous combustion...wow!
Model S's do use an awful lot of energy and anyone with a 18V power saw or reciprocating saw will know how hot a battery pack can get with a high current drain on it, and that's a fraction of the consumption of a Tesla!
Depends how good the cooling is I suppose!

There was a news update today on this and a few other similar incidents:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48291140

Quote:

Tesla has said it is updating the battery software in some of its models following two recent incidents where cars caught fire.

The electric carmaker said it would soon begin rolling out the software update on Model S and Model X vehicles.

It follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, following a similar incident in Shanghai.

While Tesla is still investigating the incidents, the firm is taking action "out of an abundance of caution".

In a statement, the carmaker said: "As we continue our investigation of the root cause... we are revising charge and thermal management settings on Model S and Model X vehicles via an over-the-air software update that will begin rolling out today, to help further protect the battery and improve battery longevity."