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Mahindra Issues Official Statement On EV Fire Incident, Explains Real Cause
Mahindra has issued a detailed statement following a fire incident involving one of its electric SUVs, an event that quickly raised concerns about EV safety. However, based on onboard vehicle data and a thorough on-site investigation, the company has explained the exact sequence of events that led to the fire. The statement clearly identifies the root cause of the incident and addresses key safety-related questions surrounding the accident.
Mahindra's Official Statement on the BE 06 Incident Near Gulaothi
We are aware of the recent incident involving a Mahindra BE 6 vehicle near Gulaothi.
Based on a thorough on-site investigation combined with onboard sensor data and software diagnostics, we confirm that the EV battery and motor remain fully intact and unaffected. Quality and safety remain our utmost priority.
The following facts have been established:
• All safety systems worked as designed. The driver and all occupants exited the vehicle safely and are unharmed.
• A tyre high temperature alert was issued, following which protective safety measures were activated. These included limiting vehicle speed and system shutdown, safely bringing the vehicle to a halt.
• Despite intense thermal stress originating from an external source, the high-voltage battery remains unharmed and fully functional. Battery health parameters and individual cell voltages are within specified limits, and the motor is intact.
• Vehicle data confirms that the car was driven for over 10 minutes at approximately 60 km/h on a fully deflated rear right tyre, despite repeated tyre pressure alerts being issued.
• Onboard sensors indicate that ESP and TCS systems were actively intervening to control wheel spin of the deflated rear right tyre. The rear right wheel high temperature alert was triggered due to excessive friction between the deflated tyre and the road surface.
• Analysis of bystander video footage confirms that the fire originated from the rear right tyre rubber, establishing the root cause of the incident.
All Mahindra vehicles are designed and built to the highest quality and safety standards. We urge customers to always heed vehicle alerts and warnings, which are critical to ensuring safe operation. Customer safety remains our highest priority.
Our Thoughts
Mahindra Electric SUVs are among the popular models in the Indian market, with the BE 06 emerging as one of the most preferred vehicles in the brand's EV SUV lineup among mass-market buyers. Through this statement, Mahindra has reassured that customer safety remains its top priority. The company also states that all Mahindra vehicles are equipped with advanced safety systems designed to protect occupants and ensure passenger safety.
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