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Crashes / Wrecks Video: Tesla Model S Mysteriously Catches Fire In Garage

Video: Tesla Model S Mysteriously Catches Fire In Garage

It wasn't even plugged in.
By Eric Loveday May 03, 2019
Safety Video Captures Curious Tesla Model S Explosion

Video Captures Curious Tesla Model S Explosion

This first-generation Tesla Model S spontaneously sparks up in a parking garage and then explodes.
By Steven Loveday Apr 23, 2019
Tesla Model X Driver Survives Horrific Crash, Fire: Video

Tesla Model X Driver Survives Horrific Crash, Fire: Video

The driver of this Tesla Model X is alive, despite the Tesla SUV being destroyed. A fire followed the crash, the cause of which is still under investigation.
By Eric Loveday Feb 18, 2019
Tesla Model X Hits Tree, Splits In Two, Catches Fire

Tesla Model X Hits Tree, Splits In Two, Catches Fire

Fire erupted after a Tesla Model X collided with a tree and split in two. Teenagers were injured in the wreck.
By Eric Loveday Dec 27, 2018
Tesla Model S Fire From Flat Tire & A Tow Truck? Videos

Tesla Model S Fire From Flat Tire & A Tow Truck? Videos

While we don't have many details at this point, this Tesla Model S owner says his car suddenly caught fire prior to a simple flat tire change.
By Steven Loveday Dec 19, 2018
General Are EVs More Or Less Likely To Catch Fire Than Combustion Engined Cars?

Are EVs More Or Less Likely To Catch Fire Than Combustion Engined Cars?

We haven't reported on EV fires much lately, but our recent Tesla Model X share brought some previous studies to light. What's the real story on EVs and fire?
By Mark Hovis Dec 07, 2018
Tesla Model X On Fire In California: Video

Tesla Model X On Fire In California: Video

This Tesla Model X driver was speeding and crashed into a residential garage. Eventually, a fire started, which proved to be a challenge for local firefighters.
By Steven Loveday Dec 06, 2018
Watch This Tiny Tesla Princess Car Catch Fire On Camera

Watch This Tiny Tesla Princess Car Catch Fire On Camera

Dramatic footage captures the moment the Tesla battery cells in a princess car conversion project pop and begin a thermal runaway situation.
By Domenick Yoney Nov 23, 2018
General Preliminary Report Released On Spontaneous Tesla Battery Fire

Preliminary Report Released On Spontaneous Tesla Battery Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its first report into a fire involving a Tesla Model S in West Hollywood, California.
By Domenick Yoney Sep 05, 2018
General Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

A fire erupted at Tesla's Fremont factory, which has now been extinguished by the local fire department.
By Eric Loveday Aug 23, 2018
NTSB Report Says Tesla Battery Reignited Twice Following Florida Crash

NTSB Report Says Tesla Battery Reignited Twice Following Florida Crash

A preliminary NTSB report about a fatal, fiery crash involving a Tesla Model S in May tells how batteries reignited briefly afterward, as well as the sequence of events involved.
By Domenick Yoney Jun 28, 2018
General Outdoor Recycling Tent Catches Fire At Tesla Fremont Factory

Outdoor Recycling Tent Catches Fire At Tesla Fremont Factory

A paper recycling machine caught fire this week at Tesla's factory in Fremont, but production was not impacted. This fire is one of a few recently reported at the electric car factory in Fremont, California.
By Steven Loveday Jun 23, 2018
General NTSB Sending Specialist To Oversee Tesla Model S Fire Investigation

NTSB Sending Specialist To Oversee Tesla Model S Fire Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board will have an expert on hand while Tesla investigates the Model S that recently caught fire in stop-and-go traffic in Santa Monica, California.
By Steven Loveday Jun 20, 2018
General Chevy Offers Loaner Bolt To Couple Who Lost Tesla Model S To Fire

Chevy Offers Loaner Bolt To Couple Who Lost Tesla Model S To Fire

Chevrolet has graciously stepped forward to offer the owners of that Tesla Model S that recently burned a loaner Chevy Bolt until they secure a new car. Why? Because it's the right thing to do.
By Eric Loveday Jun 19, 2018
General Tesla Model S Catches Fire While In Motion - Not Caused By Crash

Tesla Model S Catches Fire While In Motion - Not Caused By Crash

A Tesla Model S randomly caught fire while rolling down the road. Quickly, the car was engulfed in flames. The owner exited the vehicle without harm. Tesla says it's investigated the incident.
By Eric Loveday Jun 16, 2018
General Exploring And Understanding The Fire Risk For Electric Cars

Exploring And Understanding The Fire Risk For Electric Cars

According to a lead expert researcher on electric car fire risk, A battery-powered vehicle having a fire incident is newsworthy. A gasoline powered vehicle having a fire is newsworthy only if it stops traffic. EVs might be safer when it comes to fires. Read on to learn more.
By Steven Loveday Jun 09, 2018
Tesla Battery Reignites 6 Days After Crash

Tesla Battery Reignites 6 Days After Crash

Days after a fire flared from a severely damaged battery pack in a Tesla Model X crash, some cells reignited, raising concerns from firefighters.
By Domenick Yoney May 14, 2018
Tesla Puts Blame On Missing Barrier For Deadly Model X Crash

Tesla Puts Blame On Missing Barrier For Deadly Model X Crash

A highway safety barrier had either been removed or crushed in a prior accident without being replaced.
By Eric Loveday Mar 28, 2018
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