Fire Damage on the Outside — A Different Story Underneath
Reports indicated that the fire had occurred following vandalism. The rear body panels were heavily affected, and structural components showed visible damage.
In traditional combustion vehicles, such fire exposure often compromises critical mechanical systems. However, electric vehicles are engineered differently — particularly when it comes to battery placement and protection.
Instead of being positioned in vulnerable areas, EV battery packs are typically mounted within the floor structure, surrounded by reinforced protective casing.
Technicians decided to run a standard high-voltage diagnostic test before beginning dismantling procedures.
That decision revealed something unexpected.
