Tata Nexon EV caught fire in Mumbai today as seen in a video on social media that showed police keeping onlookers at bay and authorities hosing down the flames.
Tata Nexon EV catches massive fire in Vasai West (near Panchvati hotel), a Mumbai Suburb, Maharashtra. @TataMotorspic.twitter.com/KuWhUCWJbB— Kamal Joshi (@KamalJoshi108) June 22, 2022
Tata Motors said, ''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."
This is the first incident after more than 30,000 EVs have cumulatively covered over one million kilometres across the country in nearly four years, according to the firm.
Tata Motors recently launched a revamped Nexon EV with a larger battery pack and better range. The company claims the recently launched Nexon EV Max has a charging time of 56 minutes from 0-80 percent via a 50kW DC fast charger.
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