Nexon EV catches fire; Tata Motors releases official statement

The incident took place outside a restaurant in West Vasai area of Mumbai.

A video of a Tata Nexon EV catching fire has gone viral on social media.

The incident took place outside a restaurant in West Vasai area of Mumbai. It has been reported that firefighters were able to douse the flames. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

Tata Motors has issued a statement assuring an investigation to find out the cause of the fire.

Official statement:

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. We will share a detailed response after our complete investigation. We remain committed to the safety of our vehicles and their users. This is a first incident after more than 30,000 EVs have cumulatively covered over 100 million km across the country in nearly 4 years.

The Tata Nexon EV is India's best-selling electric car. The crossover is powered by a 30.2 kWh battery pack that offers a maximum range of 312 km.

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