Electric Scooter Battery Explodes While Charging in Telangana

Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by Anu Joy

An electric scooter battery caught fire while charging in Telangana’s Karimnagar district. The event occurred on Sunday night in Ramachandrapur village when the owner of the electric vehicle was charging it outside his house. Fortunately, no one was hurt in this incident, despite the fact that some elements of the vehicle were burned as a result of the explosion.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of something like this. Just last month, an 80-year-old man died and three of his family members were burned when the battery of an electric scooter that was charging exploded at their home.

Following an increase in the frequency of EV-related incidents, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari advised EV manufacturers in the country to take proactive steps to recall all defective vehicles that could cause battery explosions due to rapid temperature rises in the months of March, April, and May.

The Road Transport and Highways Minister stated at an event, “The country’s EV business is still in its early stages, and we don’t want to create any obstacles. However, the government’s top priority is safety, and there can be no compromise with human lives.”

We reported yesterday that due to an increase in EV-related events, the government requested an inquiry, and early findings revealed that malfunctioning battery cells and modules were the leading cause of EV-related fires. The investigation focused on three companies, the most prominent being Japan’s SoftBank Group-backed Ola Electric.

The study also discussed fires involving scooters manufactured by Indian firms Okinawa and PureEV. Okinawa’s problem was with the cells and battery modules, whereas PureEV’s problem was with the battery shell. Following the investigation’s preliminary findings, the government has requested EV makers to test e-scooter battery cells before allowing them to be sold