New details confirm a Mahindra BE6 electric SUV fire on January 25 in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh likely stemmed from overheating due to a completely deflated tyre, not a battery failure. All occupants exited safely, and the vehicle’s battery pack and motor remain intact, according to sources.
New details have emerged in the Mahindra BE6 fire incident that occurred on January 25, 2026, near Kurana Toll Plaza in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh. According to multiple news reports and company commentary, the electric SUV is now believed to have caught fire following overheating linked to a completely deflated tyre, rather than a battery malfunction.
Initial reports indicated that smoke began emanating from the vehicle, bearing registration UP 13U 7555, while it was travelling on the highway from Bulandshahr toward Hapur. Within moments, the smoke turned into flames, engulfing the vehicle in a substantial blaze.
A Mahindra spokesperson has said that analysis of the vehicle’s sensor data and onboard diagnostics indicates the EV battery was not the cause of the fire. According to the company, preliminary physical inspection also supports this conclusion.
Instead, sources familiar with the incident suggest that the SUV was driven with a rear tyre at 0 psi, resulting in extreme friction and heat buildup around the right rear wheel assembly. This kind of overheating can ignite nearby materials, including rubber components and structural parts, particularly under sustained load or when both accelerator and brake pedals are applied repeatedly.
Importantly, the spokesperson stated that the battery pack, individual cells, and electric motor remained intact, with no indication of thermal runaway or internal battery failure in initial inspections. Mahindra has launched a detailed investigation to fully understand the sequence of events.
All occupants of the vehicle reportedly exited the SUV safely. Company sources indicate that the vehicle’s onboard systems detected abnormally high temperatures and lowered vehicle speed before a complete shutdown, allowing passengers to evacuate in time.
Police from the Hafizpur station and local fire services responded to the scene after receiving information about the incident. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, and traffic on the highway was disrupted temporarily.
Images and video of the red BE6 EV ablaze have circulated widely on social media platforms, prompting renewed public discussion about electric vehicle safety. Industry data shows that EV battery fires remain statistically rare when compared with conventional vehicle fire incidents, and this case — now linked to a mechanical overheating factor — underscores the importance of verified technical assessments over early speculation.
This remains a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
Suhail Gulati
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