This Tesla Model S Burnt To The Ground While Charging

While this Tesla Model S was being charged, something went badly wrong, causing the car to burn to the ground. Firefighters had to use special foam to put the flames out...

This empty shell is all that remains of a 2014 Tesla Model S after it burnt to the ground while being charged in Norway. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but is being investigated.

The incident happened when the owner of the Model S plugged it in and left it for charging. On returning a short time later, the car was engulfed in flames. Firefighters had to use a special foam to combat the flames and to make the lithium batteries safe.

Luckily, nobody was injured.

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rally2727

OH NOOOOO!

01/02/2016 - 02:46 |
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Anonymous

I race RC cars, and I’ve seen a few 1/10 scale cars go up so this… Wow.

That’s going to be the issue with electric motors. These are big amp things, and when big amp things go wrong…

01/02/2016 - 03:04 |
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Jon D

Another one

01/02/2016 - 03:29 |
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Anonymous

These comments are on fire 🔥 😂😂

01/02/2016 - 03:39 |
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Anonymous

This is what my teacher meant by heating effect of electric current

01/02/2016 - 04:00 |
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Anonymous

It begins.
Call m whatever you want, but this is the reason why I’m not Buying an Electric car anytime soon.

01/02/2016 - 04:01 |
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MasterJediAlejandro

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Mate, this happens to internal combustion cars also. For all we know, the fire could have been unrelated to the batteries.

01/04/2016 - 09:03 |
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InjunS2K

This is what happens when you forget to take the LiPo batteries off the charger! All RC guys know what I’m talking about.

01/02/2016 - 04:05 |
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Anonymous

BURNING news! One of the HOTTEST stories on CT! STEAMING with responses from CTzens!

01/02/2016 - 04:18 |
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Matt Evans

It’s a lithium based battery, these things happen. I use Li-Po batteries for airsoft, I’ve had them burst into flames while charging in my garage. And I’ve had them catch on fire while using them for prolonged time. Batteries get hot, things happen, they catch on fire, not the fault of Tesla, it’s just an inherent danger.

01/02/2016 - 04:39 |
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Anonymous

Is it just me or does the Tesla look better when its burnt down?

01/02/2016 - 05:39 |
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