Electric car fire destroys 8 vehicles after owner remotely activated AC

An electric vehicle fire at a parking lot in Xiapu County, Fujian province, destroyed eight cars after the owner remotely activated the air conditioning via mobile app.

The AVATR electric car suddenly caught fire on October 5 at a temporary parking area in Dongbi Village. The owner reported using the app to start the smart air conditioning system when the cabin temperature showed 54°C. Upon arriving at the vehicle as temperatures dropped to 40°C, they discovered smoke inside, with flames erupting just three minutes later.

+3

Village officials confirmed the fire was extinguished within an hour without injuries, noting the burned vehicle was only one month old. The temporary parking space was originally a fishing gear storage area adapted for increasing tourist numbers.

AVATR's customer service has acknowledged the incident, stating the cause remains under investigation.