EV Accidents

  • Former OPPO VP hints Tesla drama could be watershed moment for rise of Chinese brands

    A Tesla owner's protest over "brake failure" has sent the US electric car company into the center of a storm in China. Now, a former executive at smartphone giant OPPO is drawing parallels between the drama and the exploding battery of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

  • A Tesla in Guangzhou catches fire in collision, killing one passenger

    The video shows a Tesla sedan overtaking a moving car from behind, striking a roadside concrete bridge, then catching fire, and eventually being burned to an empty frame.

  • Li Auto CEO offers his advices on regulation on brake failure

    If a car manufacturer is cheating, regulators should simply disqualify it from production and sale, Li said.

  • Tesla shamed at Shanghai auto show as car owner complains of brake failure

    Grace Tao, vice president of Tesla China, said that the company has no way to compromise, which is a necessary process for new product development.

  • Xpeng P7 used for display loses control, crashes into mall booth

    An Xpeng P7 sedan used for display by Chinese electric car maker Xpeng Motors appeared to lose control and crashed into a mall booth Sunday after backing up quickly for about 50 meters, according to local media.

  • Li Auto comes into spotlight with another accident

    Li Auto is back in the spotlight again after a video showing a moving Li ONE suddenly losing control went viral among Chinese Internet users.

  • CATL says exploding Model 3 not equipped with its LFP battery

    A Tesla Model 3 spontaneously combusted and exploded in an underground garage in Shanghai on January 19, prompting speculation about what kind of battery was in the vehicle.

  • Tesla Model 3 crashes into hotel lobby in Hangzhou, owner claims that the vehicle lost control

    The owner also said that the brakes also failed at that time. After rushing into the hotel lobby, the airbags all popped open and the owner was not injured.

  • Li ONE reportedly has another 'broken axle' accident after recent massive recall

    The "broken axle" accident again haunts Li Auto, putting the Chinese electric car company back into the spotlight after recently announcing a massive recall.

  • Nio rival Li Auto in spotlight as Li ONE with driving assist on hits truck at high speed

    Recently, news of a collision between a Li ONE, the only model by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI), with driving assist on and a truck has sparked concern in China.