On Friday, in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, a Tesla The Model 3 EV crashed, causing one death and critical injury. Although the exact cause of the accident is unknown, the electric caused by a malfunction of the brake system in the car is alleged.
The incident occurred on February 17 when a Tesla Model 3 speeding on a city road crashed into a bus. The vehicle also crashed into the electric bicycle and several cars on the road before colliding with the bus.
Safety camera footage shows that the brake lights did not activate in the EV at the time of the crash. The collision was so violent that instantly killed the passenger, seriously injured the driver and damaged three other cars in the vicinity.
Teslaagreed to cooperate fully with local authorities during the investigation. Tesla China also said, “We are very sorry for this accident. We fully understand everyone’s concerns regarding this accident. Currently the local traffic police are investigating the cause of the accident and we will do our best to cooperate with the authorities. Also, everyone We ask you not to believe and spread unverified information” said.
Company, With tough competition from domestic EV manufacturers like BYD Tesla is having a hard time in China as it is facing off. As consumers now question the safety of EVs, Friday’s fatal crash added to the company’s woes. After the accident, the company saw a drop in sales due to rumors and allegations that there was a problem with the Tesla EV’s braking system.
More than 300,000 Tesla EVs were recently recalled in the US after authorities determined they posed an accident risk. To reduce the risk of accidents, the company Although it has released an OTA update, Tesla’s reputation has been hit after US investigative reports.