Mercedes-Benz Korea’s Response to EV Fire Crisis

Mercedes-Benz Chief Addresses EV Fire Safety Concerns

The recent fire incident involving a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) in South Korea has raised significant public safety concerns. The incident, which occurred on August 1 in Incheon, resulted in substantial property damage and forced residents to evacuate their homes temporarily. Mathias Vaitl, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, has taken swift action by scheduling a meeting with affected residents to discuss the situation and potential solutions.