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Luckily the car sounded warnings and everyone was able to escape safely before the \[…\] By[Trevor English](https://interestingengineering.com/author/trevor-english) [Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation) Jun 16, 2025 05:36 AM EST  [](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp) [](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://interestingengineering.com/) By[Trevor English](https://interestingengineering.com/author/trevor-english) Jun 16, 2025 05:36 AM EST  [](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp)[](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/tesla-battery-explodes-and-burns-car-to-a-crisp) [](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://interestingengineering.com/)  In recent news, a Tesla Model S burst into flames in France this past week, but it’s nothing to be worried about because cars always explode. The Model S battery caught fire after the driver took a turn on a highway. Luckily the car sounded warnings and everyone was able to escape safely before the car caught fire. Tesla has confirmed the validity of the fire, and is now investigating the incident with French authorities, according to [Futurism](http://futurism.com/tesla-model-s-battery-explodes-totals-car-in-minutes/). \[Image Source: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/4xt9zq/model_s_spontaneous_fire_during_customer_test/?st=is0vp1c9&sh=483b07f4)/ *[Sudouest](http://www.sudouest.fr/2016/08/16/pays-basque-une-voiture-electrique-prend-feu-lors-d-un-essai-2469208-4018.php)*\] The original story was published in the French newspaper, *[Sud Ouest](http://www.sudouest.fr/2016/08/16/pays-basque-une-voiture-electrique-prend-feu-lors-d-un-essai-2469208-4018.php),* where the driver recalls hearing a loud noise while accelerating around a turn. Thanks to the car sounding and displaying warnings, the driver was able to pull over and quickly exit the vehicle along with 3 other passengers. Teslas exploding may sound like a big deal, but really, cars catch on fire all of the time. On average, 17 cars catch on fire every minute on the US, and compared to other car models, Teslas are still way better than average. **5 times better to be exact.** You can check out footage of the fire in the tweet below. > Incendie de la [\#Tesla](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tesla?src=hash) lundi 15 août 2016 à [\#Bayonne](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayonne?src=hash). Avant l’arrivée des pompiers. Voiture complètement détruite. [pic.twitter.com/qT8h6ccFoP](https://t.co/qT8h6ccFoP) > > — Cédric Faiche (@cedricfaiche) [August 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/cedricfaiche/status/765325217673732096) ## SEE ALSO:[Tesla’s Next Autopilot is Likely Going to be FULLY Autonomous](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/teslas-next-autopilot-is-likely-going-to-be-fully-autonomous) ### Recommended Articles  Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox. By subscribing, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://interestingengineering.com/tos) and [Policies](https://interestingengineering.com/policies) You may unsubscribe at any time. 0COMMENT By[Trevor English](https://interestingengineering.com/author/trevor-english) Trevor is a civil engineer (B.S.) by trade and an accomplished writer with a passion for inspiring everyone with new and exciting technologies. He is also a published children’s book author and the producer for the YouTube channel Concerning Reality. 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In recent news, a Tesla Model S burst into flames in France this past week, but it’s nothing to be worried about because cars always explode. The Model S battery caught fire after the driver took a turn on a highway. Luckily the car sounded warnings and everyone was able to escape safely before the car caught fire. Tesla has confirmed the validity of the fire, and is now investigating the incident with French authorities, according to [Futurism](http://futurism.com/tesla-model-s-battery-explodes-totals-car-in-minutes/). \[Image Source: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/4xt9zq/model_s_spontaneous_fire_during_customer_test/?st=is0vp1c9&sh=483b07f4)/ *[Sudouest](http://www.sudouest.fr/2016/08/16/pays-basque-une-voiture-electrique-prend-feu-lors-d-un-essai-2469208-4018.php)*\] The original story was published in the French newspaper, *[Sud Ouest](http://www.sudouest.fr/2016/08/16/pays-basque-une-voiture-electrique-prend-feu-lors-d-un-essai-2469208-4018.php),* where the driver recalls hearing a loud noise while accelerating around a turn. Thanks to the car sounding and displaying warnings, the driver was able to pull over and quickly exit the vehicle along with 3 other passengers. Teslas exploding may sound like a big deal, but really, cars catch on fire all of the time. On average, 17 cars catch on fire every minute on the US, and compared to other car models, Teslas are still way better than average. **5 times better to be exact.** You can check out footage of the fire in the tweet below. > Incendie de la [\#Tesla](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tesla?src=hash) lundi 15 août 2016 à [\#Bayonne](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayonne?src=hash). Avant l’arrivée des pompiers. Voiture complètement détruite. [pic.twitter.com/qT8h6ccFoP](https://t.co/qT8h6ccFoP) > > — Cédric Faiche (@cedricfaiche) [August 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/cedricfaiche/status/765325217673732096) ## SEE ALSO:[Tesla’s Next Autopilot is Likely Going to be FULLY Autonomous](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/teslas-next-autopilot-is-likely-going-to-be-fully-autonomous)