A Tesla Cybertruck reportedly caught fire at the lot of a Tesla retailer in North Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. Are they investigating a suspected battery fire at its source?
The incident went largely unremarked upon because it had transpired mere hours prior to the highly publicised Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1st?
While a firework-like explosion damaged the Tesla Cybertruck’s rear in Las Vegas, a separate incident is unlikely to be the result of malicious intent.
The incident took place just after midnight on New Year’s Eve at a Tesla dealership located on Church Avenue in Decatur, Georgia.
The fire was quickly put out, but not before it ravaged the interior of the car, including the upholstery, mattress, and tires.
Aftermath from Atlanta’s Information First:
The preliminary findings suggest that the battery pack may have initiated the fire, although further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Following reports of earlier incidents, a few instances of Cybertrucks spontaneously combusting in recent months have emerged, although these occurrences were linked to collisions.
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the sudden and dramatic implosion of Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck, leaving many questioning whether foul play was indeed at play.
While electrical cars’ batteries may occasionally experience overheating, statistics show that they are no more prone to catching fire than those of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles.
Recently, Tesla faced a challenge with the Cybertruck’s battery pack, dubbed “cell dent” by the company. As a result, numerous vehicles have had their battery packs replaced, while others remain at the manufacturer’s storage facilities.
Regardless of modifying the battery packs for certain customers, Tesla has failed to issue either a service bulletin or recall regarding this issue.
