Key Highlights
- Volvo C40 fire accident reported from Chattisgarh
- Entire car goes up in flames
- Exact cause remains unspecified
Volvo Cars is best known for its luxury four wheelers in India. The brand’s C40 recharge which was introduced back in 2023 is one of the most expensive and premium EVs available for sale in India. This electric car is well related when it comes to safety with the electric vehicles. But seems like the fears with EVs isn’t going away anytime soon. The latest incident of the Volvo C40 Recharge electric car catching fire is a scary reminder to the cons with EVs. What is this incident and what does Volvo has to say on the matter? Read details below:
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Volvo C40 Recharge EV Fire Accident India: What Is The Case?
Internet is currently flooded with images and reports of the Volvo C40 Recharge EV going up in flames. The incident is being reported from Chattisgarh, India, where the car is said to have catch fire during an ongoing trip. Thankfully, no casualty or death has been reported from this incident.
The occupants of the car including the driver and passengers are said to have claimed made an escape on time before the flames engulfed the EV completely. Looking at the images of the burning Volvo C40 Recharge, it appears the fire intensity is high on the driver’s side. This incident involving one of the safest cars has definitely raised security concerns amongst the potential EV buyers.
What Does Volvo Say On The Matter?
Volvo has been silent as of now. The company is yet to release an official statement that could confirm what caused this C40 Recharge electric car to go up in flames. Whether it was any owner induced incident or some defective part issue is still to be confirmed. However, investigations on this matter are said to be underway and we are expecting Volvo to acknowledge and share an insight on the same.
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Safety With EVs: Bigger Concern?
This isn’t any new incident where an electric vehicle catching up fire has grabbed the headlines. However, it is for the first time when we have come across reports of a safe electric car bursting into flames. This definitely raises concerns related to safety with EVs. Automobile brands should look out on all the factors that adds to such mishaps and fix before making their EVs commercial.
