Tesla Model 3 Catches Fire in Underground Car Parking in Barcelona

Auto Evolution ^ | 9/26/22 | Gustavo Henrique Ruffo

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A Tesla Model 3 caught fire in an underground car parking located in the Passatge de Mas de Roda, Poblenou, Barcelona. Although the first reports about the blaze state that it involved a Model S, we can tell it is, in fact, the more affordable sedan. The headlight niche format of what is left of the car in the pictures shared by the Barcelona firefighters leaves no doubt about the vehicle that burned to a crisp. According to the Bombers de Barcelona, the fire happened on September 25 and destroyed not only the Model 3 but also the vehicle parked right at the left of the Model 3.

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The Tesla owners I talk to at the charging stations speak little about the instant torque. And they give blank stares when I ask them when the savings in gas will pay for the difference in cost of an EV, or how much their home charging increases their power bill, etc.

Without exception their stated reason for buying a Tesla was to save the world from the cow fart warmageddon they believe in.

With the other EV owners I meet at the charging stations on the road, I'd say about half of them can answer my questions on costs and such. This is for Volkswagen, Kia, Ford, and Hyundai owners. Yes, some of them fear life will come to an end if we don't create more carbon taxes. But that mood isn't as prevalent among non-Tesla EV owners as it is with Tesla and Leaf owners.