The driver attempted to siphon some electricity by directly connecting to the power line.
In Mexico, stealing electricity from power lines is a common occurrence that costs the national energy company approximately $2 billion annually.
One guest in Tijuana decided to charge his Tesla Model S this way instead of using a public charging station or a home charger. However, something went wrong, and the car caught fire.
The driver called the firefighters, who were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, but it nevertheless spread to a neighboring house. Fortunately, there were no people in either the vehicle or the building. The exact extent of the damage to the Tesla is unknown, but it is unlikely to be repairable.
Local firefighters mentioned that this was the first time they had seen an electric vehicle on fire, which typically starts at about $70,000.
“It’s something unusual to see a Tesla in flames,” said firefighter Arturo Sanchez. “It’s important to know how to handle fires in electric vehicles.”
Interestingly, the owner of the Tesla turned out to be a tourist from the U.S., and it's unclear why he suddenly chose to use this popular local method for charging when Tijuana has numerous regular charging stations for electric cars.
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