The Tesla Model S has set the internet ablaze after one of its many copies collided with a large metallic object in the middle of the road and caught fire. No one was injured, and the sole occupant had enough time to exit the vehicle safely and call the authorities, the company reported.
According to the Regional Fire Authority of Kent, Washington, the car's lithium-ion battery pack was burning when firefighters arrived. The fire never entered the cabin; however, numerous holes had to be punctured into the battery pack to extinguish the fire completely.
While Tesla stock fell from $193 to $180 amidst coverage of the fire, the build quality and safety of the Tesla Model S should not worry any owner. After all, the electric sedan did receive the highest possible rating during crash tests.
Source : greencarreports.com
According to the Regional Fire Authority of Kent, Washington, the car's lithium-ion battery pack was burning when firefighters arrived. The fire never entered the cabin; however, numerous holes had to be punctured into the battery pack to extinguish the fire completely.
While Tesla stock fell from $193 to $180 amidst coverage of the fire, the build quality and safety of the Tesla Model S should not worry any owner. After all, the electric sedan did receive the highest possible rating during crash tests.
Source : greencarreports.com