The discussion about LanTu FREE catching fire has been circulating on the internet. I have also come across many voices and opinions that mostly claim that the LanTu FREE’s battery caught fire during charging. However, after watching the video several times, I do not think it is highly probable that the battery caused the fire. The open flame mainly started from the bottom at a slow speed, and firefighters extinguished it only with water, which is not consistent with what usually happens when a battery catches fire.
Furthermore, if it were a battery issue, there would have been a possibility of secondary explosions and burning, so I think LanTu FREE would not catch fire due to battery problems. The burning speed of the entire car was not fast, and the vehicle remained mostly intact. Additionally, the charging gun in the video was plugged into the device, making it even less likely for the fire to start during charging. Anyway, for now, let’s wait for the official response, and these are just our speculations.
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