In recent years, electric scooters from various manufacturers have experienced incidents of catching fire on public roads. Bengaluru-based automaker Ather Energy, known for relatively fewer such incidents, faced a notable event when a video surfaced online showing several of its scooters ablaze inside a transport truck.
Incident Details and Online Reaction
The video, shared on X by Ather Energy Parody, depicted four Ather Energy scooters engulfed in flames atop a transport truck, prompting concerns about the company’s safety standards.
Ather Electric scooters caught fire during . It's concerning that Ather Electric faces issues almost every day #ather #atherelectric @atherenergy pic.twitter.com/fZnHmvxfNA
— Ather Energy Parody (@atherenergy_) March 1, 2024
However, four other scooters on the lower section remained unaffected. While the cause of the fire is yet to be officially confirmed, speculation suggests a possible electrical short-circuit due to contact with a live wire.
Investigation and Potential Causes
Ather Energy has not released an official statement regarding the incident. However, reports indicate that a crack in the battery casing, likely sustained from a prior accident, allowed water to seep in during a routine wash, potentially triggering the fire. Further investigation is needed to ascertain the precise cause and assess the company’s response to prevent such incidents in the future.
