Flames Erupt on Shanghai Streets as Luxury EV Burns
A luxury electric multi-purpose vehicle from Li Auto burst into flames on October 23, 2025, while navigating traffic in Shanghai’s Xuhui district. The sudden fire, which originated near the undercarriage, quickly spread and reduced the vehicle to a total loss. According to a report published by Cnevpost on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the incident has immediately reignited intense safety discussions surrounding new energy automobiles in China.
Video footage circulating widely across Chinese social media platforms captured the sequence of events. The Li Mega was moving through traffic before visible sparks began emitting from the lower chassis near a traffic signal. Within seconds, aggressive flames engulfed the vehicle entirely. Fortunately, the two occupants managed to pull over, open the doors, and escape safely before the destruction was complete.
Manufacturer Deploys Emergency Teams and Cooperates With Authorities
The high-profile incident arrived directly on the heels of previous thermal events involving other electric models, such as the Xiaomi SU7 following collisions. Li Auto responded swiftly by deploying emergency personnel to the scene to collaborate directly with local firefighting authorities.
Kami akan bekerja sama secara aktif dengan tim investigasi pemadam kebakaran dan menindaklanjuti temuan tersebut,” ujar perwakilan Li Auto, as reported by ototekno.okezone.com.