An electric SUV manufactured in Turkiye caught fire on Tuesday at a charging station, though officials confirmed the vehicle was not plugged in when the blaze started. No injuries were reported.
The vehicle involved was the Togg T10X, marking the nation’s first domestically produced electric sport utility vehicle. According to the operator of the charging facility, the incident occurred while the car was stationary and not actively charging.
The event unfolds against a backdrop of rapidly growing interest in electric vehicles within the country. Reports indicate that EVs made up 52% of new car sales in Turkiye so far this year, underscoring the shift toward sustainable transportation.
Not charging when it burned? Sounds like a battery thermal runaway issue. Hope they catch it before more units roll off the line.
Togg is the pride of Turkish engineering. One incident doesn’t define the whole brand, but safety must be prioritized.
52% of new cars are EVs now? That’s a massive shift for Türkiye’s auto market in such a short time.
Strange that it caught fire while not plugged in. Hope the investigation is thorough and transparent.