Tesla probes video of Model S exploding in Shanghai

A Tesla logo in New York, the US, April 29 2016. Picture: REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON

Reuters was not immediately able to verify the origins of the videos, which Weibo users said were taken in Shanghai. The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained from the videos. The carmaker has said its EVs are about 10 times less likely to experience a fire than petrol-powered cars, based on its fleet of over 500,000 vehicles which have driven more than 10- billion kilometres. It did not specify whether the statistic referred to normal use or involving accidents.

In March, Tesla was also on the receiving end of a labelling mix-up at Shanghai customs that led to a temporary suspension of clearance for a batch of Model 3 cars. “Tesla self-ignites” was one of the most popular hashtags on Weibo on Monday, racking up over 20-million clicks. Some users urged the carmaker to find the cause quickly, whereas others speculated over the impact to the value of Tesla cars on the road. Still more found humour in the situation.

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