Nexon EV Fire Incident: Tata Motors, Says Detailed Investigation Underway

Tata Motors on Thursday said it is investigating the incident of a Nexon electric vehicle catching fire in Mumbai. Responding to the incident that has been widely shared on social media, Tata Motors in a statement said, "A detailed investigation is currently being conducted to ascertain the facts of the recent isolated thermal incident that is doing the rounds on social media.

" Further, it said, "We will share a detailed response after our complete investigation. We remain committed to the safety of our vehicles and their users." The company asserted, "This is a first incident after more than 30,000 EVs have cumulatively covered over 1 million km across the country in nearly 4 years." In the electric two-wheeler segment there have been many incidents of vehicles catching fire in the recent past.

Electric two-wheeler makers such as Ola Electric, Okinawa Autotech and PureEV had recalled their scooters in the wake of separate fire incidents. The fire incidents had prompted the government to form a panel to examine and had warned companies of penalties if they were found to be negligent.

(PTI)