阿维塔新董事长上任仅16天，车就起火了，官方回应！

Core Viewpoint - The recent fire incident involving an Avita 06 electric vehicle has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of the brand's battery technology, especially given the company's previous emphasis on safety in its marketing materials [13][14]. Group 1: Incident Details - On October 5, a fire broke out in a parking lot in Ningde, Fujian, involving an Avita 06 electric vehicle that had only been driven 1,066 kilometers since its purchase on August 28 [4][9]. - The fire spread to seven neighboring vehicles, but fortunately, there were no casualties reported [4][9]. - The owner reported that the vehicle went from emitting smoke to being uncontrollable in less than three minutes [6][9]. Group 2: Company Background and Challenges - Avita, established in July 2018, is a high-end electric vehicle brand under Changan Automobile, with significant stakes held by both Changan and CATL [11]. - The company has faced challenges in meeting its sales targets, achieving only 41.24% of its annual goal of 220,000 vehicles in the first nine months of the year, with sales of 90,739 units [4][15]. - The recent appointment of Wang Hui as chairman just 19 days before the incident adds pressure on the company to address safety concerns and meet sales targets [4][14]. Group 3: Safety Concerns and Industry Implications - The incident has drawn attention due to the stark contrast between Avita's marketing claims about battery safety and the reality of the fire [13]. - Avita's promotional materials had previously highlighted rigorous safety testing of their batteries, including exposure to extreme conditions without failure [13]. - Industry experts suggest that the fire could be linked to seasonal factors and potential manufacturing defects, emphasizing the need for Avita to reassess its safety protocols and quality control measures [16].