Wanjie M7 Hits Metal Object at 120km/h, Punctures Battery Pack - Smoking but No Fire

On March 12th, safety proved to be the ultimate luxury in a harrowing incident involving a Wanjie M7 user. The driver shared a heart-stopping experience, recounting an event where they were cruising on the highway at 120km/h when the car in front unexpectedly dropped a metallic object. Without time to react, they collided with the object, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle.

The impact was so severe that it punctured the battery pack, causing smoke but fortunately no fire. This incident underscores the critical importance of vehicle safety and the potential risks even at high speeds. Vehicle Owner's Account: After running over a metal block, the tire burst, and the wheel hub was deformed under pressure. Subsequently, the rebounding metal block punctured the fuel tank and battery pack. A whole tank of fuel leaked out, and there was also leakage from the battery, accompanied by smoke. Fortunately, there was no combustion.

Within minutes of the vehicle encountering the accident, the backend detected battery abnormalities. The staff promptly contacted the car owner for notification. Simultaneously, the rescue personnel from the user center swiftly arrived at the scene and towed the vehicle away.

Based on the photos taken by the car owner, the culprit appears to be a significantly large metal mass. A substantial impact punctured the underside of the M7's battery pack, causing damage to the external protective panels and the surrounding metal casing. The aluminum alloy wheels also suffered severe deformation, indicating the intense and perilous nature of the situation at that time.

The car owner states that the metal block fell from the front of a truck, and the other party should take full responsibility for it. Fortunately, the accident was close calls, and no secondary injuries occurred.

It's worth noting that while many OEMs purchase battery cells from CATL, they handle the packaging of battery packs themselves. In a meeting last year, CATL boldly proclaimed "Ask About the Safest Battery" and provided the following details:

• High energy density of the battery cells, leading in the field of extended-range vehicles.
• Ultra-high power, industry-leading in the extended-range vehicle sector.
• High mechanical reliability – reinforced CTP box design with high mechanical strength.

The encounter with the M7 in the current market serves as a practical validation of the statements made by CATL. It is indeed quite convincing.