Fatal Xiaomi SU7 Fire Raises Concerns About EV Door Safety After Driver Trapped Inside

Oct 14, 2025 02:42 pm CST

A tragic incident in Chengdu, China involving a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle has raised serious safety concerns after the driver became trapped inside when the car caught fire following a crash. With power-operated door handles failing to function, bystanders were unable to rescue the driver, highlighting potential design flaws in modern EVs that could impede emergency access.