In August 2024, a Tesla vehicle charging in Hope City, British Columbia, Canada, suddenly exploded. Surveillance footage from the scene captured the alarming incident: after the male owner connected the charging gun and moved towards the front of the car, a violent explosion erupted at the charging port, unleashing a massive burst of flames. The shockwave from the blast knocked the owner to the ground, but fortunately, he only sustained minor injuries.

According to an investigation conducted by the British Columbia Technical Safety Authority, the root cause of the accident was traced to the use of a non-original charging adapter at a non-Tesla-designated charging station. This improper setup led to an electrical short circuit, which in turn triggered an arc flash. The adapter in question was manufactured by A2Z EV Company and had been used around 50 times prior to the incident. However, it had not undergone official Canadian certification.

In a statement, A2Z EV Company asserted that the adapter was free from manufacturing or insulation defects. They claimed that the accident was instead caused by an internal short circuit within the charging station, coupled with the failure of its automatic shutdown safety mechanisms. In light of this incident, authorities have issued a reminder to Tesla owners: when charging at non-dedicated charging stations, it is crucial to use Tesla's original charging adapters to ensure safety.