Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Catches Fire in Nanchang; Official Statement Rules Out Battery Self-Ignition

[Safety Incident] A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra caught fire on Yingxiong Bridge in Nanchang. Authorities have preliminarily ruled out spontaneous battery combustion.

Core Development: Fire Originated Outside Battery System

On the morning of June 7, a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra bearing Zhengzhou license plates suddenly caught fire on Hongdu Yingxiong Bridge in Nanchang, producing thick smoke and engulfing most of the vehicle body. According to an official statement from Xiaomi, backend data analysis confirmed that the vehicle’s power battery was operating normally prior to the incident and showed no signs of thermal runaway, leading to the preliminary exclusion of battery self-ignition as the cause.

Key Facts: Zero Casualties, Regulatory Notification Filed

The fire was handled by the Honggutan District Fire and Rescue Brigade of Nanchang City, with no injuries or fatalities reported. Xiaomi Automobile has already notified relevant regulatory authorities and is assisting the owner with follow-up procedures. The exact cause of the fire remains pending the final determination by fire safety investigators.

Industry Impact: Aftermarket Modifications Raise Safety Concerns Again

Some car enthusiasts speculated that the fire might be linked to aftermarket modifications to the vehicle’s audio wiring, but the company emphasized that all such speculation lacks validity until the official fire investigation report is released. This incident has once again drawn attention to the safety of non-triple-electric systems (i.e., components outside the battery, motor, and electronic control systems) in new energy vehicles.