Xiaomi Electric Cars Ignite Twice in One Day; Battery Ejection Technology Scrutinized

Two separate Xiaomi electric vehicles reportedly caught fire in China on the same day. The incidents raise renewed concerns about battery safety.
Published: 1/21/2026, 11:59:36 PM EST

Two separate Xiaomi electric vehicles reportedly caught fire in China on the same day. The incidents raise renewed concerns about battery safety as Chinese EVs expand, highlighting controversial technologies like battery ejection being explored to prevent these situations.