Electric cars are still relatively new compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles. Customers often have concerns before considering buying an electric car, including the risk of fires and running out of battery power while on the road.
Now, electric car buyers have another concern: their car’s battery falling off while driving. A recent incident in China highlighted this issue.
Video: Electric car loses battery while on the road
While driving on a busy street in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, a Cao Cao 60 EV electric car suddenly lost its battery, which fell onto the road. Despite losing the battery, the electric car continued to run for another 20 meters before coming to a stop.
The Cao Cao 60 EV stops about 20 meters away from the battery pack.
Fortunately, there were no accidents or fires as a result of this incident, and no casualties were reported.
The battery pack of the Cao Cao 60 EV lying on the road.
The Cao Cao 60 EV is a newly launched electric car in China, introduced on March 30 of this year. It belongs to the new Cao Cao sub-brand, which was launched by Geely in March 2023.
The Cao Cao 60 EV is a newly launched electric car in China, introduced in March this year.
In the Chinese market, the Cao Cao 60 EV has a starting price of 119,800 Chinese Yuan (approximately 389 million VND). This car uses battery swapping technology, allowing users to avoid waiting for charging and enabling a travel range of up to 415 km on a single charge, according to the CLTC test cycle in China.
The Cao Cao 60 EV is specifically designed for ride-hailing service providers and is not available for regular individual customers.
During the launch event of the 60 EV, the Cao Cao brand emphasized that this electric car model is designed to meet the needs of ride-hailing service providers and offers high durability. However, the incident of the battery falling off has raised concerns about the brand.
The Cao Cao 60 EV is a car specifically designed for ride-hailing services.
The Cao Cao 60 EV is produced by Ruilan Automobile, a subsidiary brand of Geely. A representative from Ruilan Automobile commented on the incident, stating that the vehicle involved was a test vehicle. The incident was attributed to an oversight during the battery swapping process and was not related to the safety of the car or the battery pack itself.
The incident is currently under investigation to determine further details.
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