I’ve seen 2 vidieos, one in California and one in South Florida of Model Xs crashing and burning. I’m a new X owner with 1880 miles of driving so far, and am a little concerned about fire after crashes. Thoughts please.
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McManX
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How many videos have you seen of non-electric cars catching fire? More than two I would guess.
jelloslug
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I think you need to sell it right now before it kills you, your family, your dog, and your childhood friends.
Just look at this to give you a counterpoint. There are MANY more on YouTube.
copyhacker
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If you feel the need to unload your highly flammable deathtrap, I could be coerced into taking it off your hands.
dlsspy
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Teslas Are Not More Prone To Fire Than Other Cars, Says NTSB Investigator
Cars aren't safe. Some cars are safer than others. Unrelated: some cars are more newsworthy than others.
Cars aren't safe. Some cars are safer than others. Unrelated: some cars are more newsworthy than others.
EldestOyster
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California: The car hit a wall head on at a high rate of speed. Bystanders helped remove the victim from the vehicle. The vehicle started to burn some time later.
Florida: I don't know how much evidence we have been able to get, but if that car caught fire immediately, it is like the first time that's happened in the history of all Model X built. We did have an incident some years ago of a stolen Model S being driven 100 MPH down a city street. It got sideways and sliced through a light pole, cutting the battery in half. That one did burn.
If you can refrain from driving like that, I can promise you no worry about fires. Crashing still hurts, but you should read about all the wrecks people are walking away from.
Florida: I don't know how much evidence we have been able to get, but if that car caught fire immediately, it is like the first time that's happened in the history of all Model X built. We did have an incident some years ago of a stolen Model S being driven 100 MPH down a city street. It got sideways and sliced through a light pole, cutting the battery in half. That one did burn.
If you can refrain from driving like that, I can promise you no worry about fires. Crashing still hurts, but you should read about all the wrecks people are walking away from.
puritan
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@l4sythe
If you look through all the derision disguised as responses to your question:
1. Cars catch fire irrespective of whether they're ICE or electric.
2. The fire itself depends upon the severity of the crash, both crashes at California(~80mph) and Florida(116mph) were at extremely high speeds, hitting a stationary, immovable object. The force broke open the battery pack, leading to a fire.
3. Batteries catch fire, yes, but the power electronics and construction on a Tesla surpass anything else on the road at the moment.
4. Tesla cars carry a 5-Star safety rating on all categories, unmatched by any other vehicle on the road. There are several instances of exceptionally severe crashes involving a Tesla where the occupants walked away from the car unharmed. A similar crash in an ICE vehicle would have lead to loss of life, do some googling and take a look at those pictures.
The media circus surrounding Tesla right now ensures these isolated incidents are brought to the spotlight. Do not get affected or concerned about this as exceptional circumstances surrounded the crashes.
Enjoy your car and drive safe with the knowledge that it is one of the safest cars on the road.
If you look through all the derision disguised as responses to your question:
1. Cars catch fire irrespective of whether they're ICE or electric.
2. The fire itself depends upon the severity of the crash, both crashes at California(~80mph) and Florida(116mph) were at extremely high speeds, hitting a stationary, immovable object. The force broke open the battery pack, leading to a fire.
3. Batteries catch fire, yes, but the power electronics and construction on a Tesla surpass anything else on the road at the moment.
4. Tesla cars carry a 5-Star safety rating on all categories, unmatched by any other vehicle on the road. There are several instances of exceptionally severe crashes involving a Tesla where the occupants walked away from the car unharmed. A similar crash in an ICE vehicle would have lead to loss of life, do some googling and take a look at those pictures.
The media circus surrounding Tesla right now ensures these isolated incidents are brought to the spotlight. Do not get affected or concerned about this as exceptional circumstances surrounded the crashes.
Enjoy your car and drive safe with the knowledge that it is one of the safest cars on the road.
NoBeard
Member
Nope, I really think you should sell your X to me right now at 75% of what you paid... really... now!!!
Thank you, lesson learned, will not ask questions. Thanks again!
Thanks, I’m new to the Tesla world, it is wonderful! Have been an ER Nurse for years, seen a lot and My paranoid button gets tickled easily. Thanks again!
mkspeedr
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My suggestion - a different title in a pro Tesla forum might improve responses.
jelloslug
Active Member
If I can draw an analogy that pertains to your profession, consider the number of deaths that happen in the USA due to Ebola (ZERO) vs. the number of deaths that happen each year due to influenza (1500 or so PER YEAR). The media had a field day with the four USA Ebola victims in 2014 (one died, who had contracted off USA soil) but the media barely makes a peep about the incredible number of influenza deaths every year. The media made it sound like Ebola was coming to wipe out the population of the USA.
Similarly, AFAIK, there have been ZERO car battery deaths, but the number of automobile fire deaths due to gasoline fires/explosions number in the hundreds per year - yet the media ignores them as just an everyday part of life. Your ICE fuel tank is a virtual bomb, the gasoline vapors can travel dozens of feet then ignite into a life altering/ending inferno. It is insanity to compare the possibility of death due to a battery fire vs a fuel tank fire: the fuel tank, tubes, hoses, and gasoline motor are myriads of types of horrific accidents waiting to happen.
Be proud that you are an EV owner. Spread the word about the silliness of the media's treatment of battery fires and remind people just how incredibly dangerous gasoline is. We all know how dangerous gasoline is, but we accept it as a fact of life. In just a few years, people will look back and wonder how we all could have been so complacent about our safety for so long.
Similarly, AFAIK, there have been ZERO car battery deaths, but the number of automobile fire deaths due to gasoline fires/explosions number in the hundreds per year - yet the media ignores them as just an everyday part of life. Your ICE fuel tank is a virtual bomb, the gasoline vapors can travel dozens of feet then ignite into a life altering/ending inferno. It is insanity to compare the possibility of death due to a battery fire vs a fuel tank fire: the fuel tank, tubes, hoses, and gasoline motor are myriads of types of horrific accidents waiting to happen.
Be proud that you are an EV owner. Spread the word about the silliness of the media's treatment of battery fires and remind people just how incredibly dangerous gasoline is. We all know how dangerous gasoline is, but we accept it as a fact of life. In just a few years, people will look back and wonder how we all could have been so complacent about our safety for so long.
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Very well stated, thank you. Your analogy was great and points on gasoline is well taken. I think there is so much to learn with your first Tesla, it’s a bit overwhelming, but all is going great, love the SUV . I am planning a Florida to Maine road trip this fall.
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