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Fire in Leipzig-Connewitz: Two electric cars completely destroyed!
In Connewitz, two electric cars burned on Eichendorffstrasse. Police are investigating the cause of the fire. Information about this here.
Fire in Leipzig-Connewitz: Two electric cars completely destroyed!
On the night of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a worrying fire occurred in Leipzig-Connewitz. Two Renault ZOE electric cars burned down completely on Eichendorffstrasse. Witnesses saw the flames and informed both the fire department and the police around 1:30 a.m. Fortunately, the flames did not spread to surrounding objects or buildings and there were no injuries.
The police immediately began investigating the cause of the fire. Details about the amount of property damage are still unknown. The event raises questions about the safety of electric vehicles, particularly with regard to fire risks, which have been discussed in the past. According to Consumer Protection Forum, there have been increasing reports of similar incidents involving electric cars in the region recently.
Arson investigation
The current police investigation could also expand to suspected arson, since, according to the LVZ, these incidents are not isolated. There have been increasing reports of electric cars burning in Leipzig recently, prompting authorities to take a closer look.
These developments show that despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, questions about safety remain. Experts are calling for a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the fire and transparent communication of the results to increase consumer confidence in the new technology.