TOGG users are in shock! TOGG T10X caught fire out of the blue!

An incident in Gaziantep once again fueled discussions about the safety of electric cars. Turkey’s domestic and national automobile initiative
TOGG‘and T10X model caught fire at the Trugo charging station while charging. It is not yet known exactly what caused the incident. In fact, the brand did not make any statement on the subject.

Electric cars are seen as the vehicles of the future in the automotive industry because they are environmentally friendly compared to fossil fuel vehicles. However, the high energy density of the batteries of these vehicles brings with it some risks, especially during fast charging operations. Experts point out that batteries tend to overheat and this may be caused by a possible malfunction in thermal management systems. Thermal runaway due to overheating can cause the battery to catch fire.

TOGG users are in shock! TOGG T10X caught fire out of the blue!

In the incident that took place in Gaziantep, the battery of the TOGG T10X model car suddenly started to burn while charging at the Trugo charging station. The fire, which was quickly intervened by firefighters, prevented a major disaster, but the vehicle became unusable. While there was no statement from TOGG officials after the incident, users want the brand to make a heartwarming statement.

The safety of electric vehicles is frequently questioned due to the increasing number of such incidents in recent years. Vehicle manufacturers and charging station providers are constantly making improvements to battery technologies and thermal management systems to prevent such accidents. This incident is an important warning for the development of electric vehicle technology and reminds that all stakeholders in the industry should review their safety protocols.