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Xiaomi Clarifies The Causes Of The SU7 Sedan Fire In China. Understand Why The Electric Car Caught Fire And The Reason For The Explosions That Terrified The Internet.
The global automotive market closely followed the stunning images of a sedan catching fire in Yingkou, China. The incident, which occurred on February 1, involved the sales phenomenon of the tech giant, the electric car Xiaomi SU7. The video, which rapidly went viral on social media, attracted attention not only for the flames but also for sounds of explosions that many internet users compared to fireworks, raising questions about the safety of the brand’s batteries.
Electric Car Catches Fire: Xiaomi’s Clarifications
In light of the repercussion, Xiaomi Auto issued an official statement to detail the incident. According to the manufacturer, the fire started in the driver’s seat. Contrary to initial speculation, the automaker and the vehicle’s owner confirmed that the fire did not originate from the propulsion system or the energy cells.
The real cause was a residual fire source inside the cabin, possibly an object or cigarette butt, that came into contact with nearby flammable materials. Regarding the reported “explosions,” Xiaomi clarified that the pops similar to fireworks were, in fact, the airbags being deployed by the intense heat, and not battery cells exploding in a chain reaction. Fortunately, the fire department acted quickly, and there were no injuries.
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External Risks: The Danger Of Objects In The Cabin
The case of the electric car from Xiaomi is not isolated and raises an alert about the internal safety of modern vehicles. Recently, other Chinese models have experienced similar incidents. The Avatr 06 sedan, for instance, caught fire after accessories in the center console concentrated sunlight (lens effect) onto the seat. The Geely EX2 also fell victim to flames caused by flammable items left by users inside the car. This reinforces that, many times, the risk is not in the electrification technology, but in everyday habits and objects left exposed to the sun or heat.
The Xiaomi SU7 Phenomenon
Despite the scare, the SU7 remains one of the greatest successes of the recent Chinese industry. With over 258,000 units delivered in the last year, the model has even won over unlikely enthusiasts, such as Ford CEO Jim Farley, who publicly admitted to being impressed with the sedan’s performance.
The 2024 model line impresses with its figures: the top-of-the-line Max version delivers 664 hp of power and a range of 800 km (CLTC cycle). However, Xiaomi is already preparing a robust update for March 2026, featuring dual-chamber air suspension and an extended range of 902 km.
With competitive prices ranging from 229,900 to 309,900 yuan, Xiaomi demonstrates that the high-performance electric car is becoming increasingly affordable, as long as the owner maintains extra care with what is carried inside the cabin to avoid new incidents like the one in Yingkou.
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