
A Shocking Turn on the Highway: What the Xiaomi SU7 Fire Reveals About Electric Vehicle Battery Safety
Key Takeaways from the Electric Vehicle Incident An electric vehicle accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 triggered concerns over EV battery safety. The vehicle’s 73.6kWh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, sourced from CATL and BYD, was highly advanced yet vulnerable under extreme conditions.