On October 16, a fire broke out in a vehicle belonging to the Avita brand, prompting a swift response from the authorities.
The incident occurred on October 5, when a vehicle caught fire in the Avita dealership located in Shenzhen. Initial investigations revealed that the fire was ignited by an Avita 06 electric vehicle, which was subsequently involved in an incident that affected seven additional vehicles, including multiple taxis. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the passengers.
According to reports, the vehicle owner stated that the fire started suddenly while the car was parked. The owner mentioned that there were no other passengers in the vehicle at the time. The Avita 06 was a newly purchased vehicle, having been acquired on August 28 of this year. It was designed for a range of 1066 kilometers per charge.
After the incident, the owner expressed concerns, stating that the vehicle failed to respond to safety measures. This led to the fire escalation beyond control, resulting in the third alert level of the fire response system.
The Avita brand has faced scrutiny since the fire incident, which occurred just 19 days after the company announced the launch of the Avita 06. This event raised questions about the safety protocols in place for their electric vehicles.
In the months leading up to this incident, Avita has reported selling 90,739 vehicles this year, achieving a 41.24% increase compared to earlier in the year. However, the recent fire has overshadowed these achievements, prompting a review of the brand’s safety standards.
In light of the fire, Avita has stated that it is cooperating with relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. The company is also working on improving its safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
As of now, Avita is under increased pressure to ensure the safety and reliability of its vehicles, with ongoing discussions about the necessary steps to regain consumer trust.
For more information, visit the Avita official website.
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