Local firefighters quickly responded to control the blaze. According to NBD, the incident caused no casualties. Xiaomi stated that it immediately contacted the vehicle owner after the incident and reported the matter to regulatory authorities.
In a statement issued on 8/6, Xiaomi announced that on-site investigation results, combined with data collected from its remote analysis system, showed the power battery pack was functioning normally before the fire. The system also did not record any warnings or signals indicating thermal runaway.
Based on preliminary analysis, Xiaomi confirmed that it has ruled out spontaneous battery combustion as the cause of the fire. However, the official cause of the incident has not yet been determined. The Chinese automaker stated it will await the final investigation conclusions and assessment from fire and rescue authorities.
Xiaomi has not yet disclosed further details regarding the vehicle's speed, driving conditions, external factors, or the possibility of a collision in this incident.
Modern electric vehicle models continuously record data from their battery management systems, including cell voltage, temperature, state of charge, and error signals. Thermal runaway is typically associated with abnormal temperature increases or battery warning indicators. Xiaomi's statement suggests that these indicators were not present before the fire.
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Flames erupted from the Xiaomi vehicle. Screenshot. |
The official investigation will determine whether the cause of the fire is related to the vehicle itself, an external source, road conditions, a collision, or other factors.
This is the latest incident in a series of Xiaomi vehicle fires currently under investigation.
The Nanchang incident follows several earlier Xiaomi vehicle fires that have garnered public attention.
In February, Xiaomi responded to a SU7 fire in Liaoning, stating that preliminary investigation results indicated the battery pack was not the cause. CarNewsChina reported that investigators are considering other possible causes while the company cooperates with authorities.
Another notable case occurred in 10/2025 when a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra caught fire. This incident involved a collision, and reports indicated that bystanders attempted rescue before the vehicle was engulfed in flames, resulting in the driver's death.
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