XPeng Responds to Pingdu Vehicle Fire: No Thermal Runaway Data Found

On June 4, a report circulated online alleging that an XPeng vehicle caught fire in Pingdu, Shandong Province, with suspected battery thermal runaway. In response, XPeng's official account issued a statement on June 5, saying that immediately after the incident, the company conducted a thorough data review and analysis of the involved vehicle and found no evidence indicating thermal runaway. Vehicle fires are typically complex incidents that may involve external ignition sources, collisions, electrical system failures, or other objective factors. Determining the exact cause requires a comprehensive assessment combining vehicle data, on-site inspections, and subsequent investigations. As of now, relevant authorities have not released an official investigation conclusion regarding this incident, and the specific cause remains under further investigation and will be disclosed in due course.