Social media was set ablaze last night with videos of what appears to be the first case of an electric car on fire in Malaysia. Footage of a white Tesla Model Y said to be parked near Skypod in Puchong was seen posted on various social media groups.
Of course from just videos it’s easy to speculate but the truth is at this point no one can say for sure what caused it. It’s best to wait for a report from the authorities. We read social media comments that firefighters reached the scene swiftly and managed to put out the fire with ease.
It’s worth pointing out that there are a few angles available and they show fire mainly concentrated around the front end and left wheel arch. In a Tesla Model Y, the batteries are in the underfloor of the car below the passenger cabin, so to our untrained eye it does not look like this is a battery fire.
As of this morning, there have been photos uploaded of the Tesla Model Y already safely at a repair workshop. The glass roof and windows have been damaged from the heat of the fire, but it does not look like there are signs of fire where the battery is.
Back in April 2023, there were reports of an “electric vehicle fire” in front of Suria KLCC. The “vehicles” in question were scooters belonging to a mobility rental company Beam.
In that case, the cause of the fire was arson, and a 34 year old man was remanded for investigation under Section 435 of the Penal Code: mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage.
Footage of Bomba in action during last night's Tesla Model Y fire
source: Whatsapp forwards pic.twitter.com/DklTDzKy1F
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mainly discuss the Tesla Model Y fire, with some suggesting arson, sabotage, or deliberate act as causes, while others emphasize safety concerns related to EV batteries, noting that EV fires are rare compared to ICE vehicles. Several comments compare fire risks between different car brands, highlighting that EV fires are difficult to extinguish, and there’s skepticism about the circumstances surrounding this incident. There is also a fair share of speculation and skepticism about whether the fire was accidental or malicious, along with comments on the high cost and safety issues of EVs. Some commenters express relief or reassurance about traditional cars like Proton, while others see the incident as a potential omen for EV safety in Malaysia. Sabotage and insurance claims are also popular topics among the discussions.