Skywell ET5 Models Continue to Catch Fires in Türkiye!
Following the burning of six Skywell ET5 electric vehicles in Turkey in the last six months, the distributor company Ulu Motor made a statement. Here are the possible causes of the fires.
A striking safety crisis is unfolding in the automotive world; The burning of six different fully electric Skywell ET5 models in Türkiye within the last six months has caused significant concern. According to information shared by automotive journalist Taylan Özgür Dil, this model, which reached a total sales figure of 3,279 units between 2023 and 2025, has come to the forefront with the consecutive fire incidents. Following an increase in incidents, attention turned to Ulu Motor, the Turkish distributor of the brand. Company officials responded to the complaint by sharing the technical reasons for the tragic accidents with the public.
- A total of six Skywell ET5 electric vehicle fires occurred in Turkey in the last six months.
- Distributor Ulu Motor cited impact damage and the use of substandard fluids as the primary causes of the fires.
- The company emphasized that pirated software and inadequate maintenance increased the risk of fire.
Distributor Explains the Causes of the Fires
Ulu Motor, in response to increasing complaints and incidents, provided comprehensive information, arguing that the fires were caused by external factors. According to the company’s report, impact damage to the underbody protection of the vehicles causes significant damage to the battery packs. In addition, neglecting periodic maintenance weakens the 12-volt battery and causes the system to produce erroneous data, which is another factor that triggers the fire risk.
The distributor company stated that the use of non-standard coolant disables the safety systems.
Using Pirated Software Increases Risks
It is stated that third-party or pirated software, which Skywell ET5 users have installed on their vehicles with the promise of increasing range, disrupts the vehicle’s original software architecture. It is stated that these interventions cause chaos in the vehicle’s control system and disable the thermal management systems. [image_1] Experts warn that managing the high-voltage battery systems of electric vehicles with such software interventions can pose a life-threatening danger.
Users are being informed about maintenance
These series of fire incidents have also opened up a discussion about electric vehicle owners’ approach to maintenance processes. It has become clear that processes carried out outside of authorized service centers or the use of low-quality consumables cause significant damage to the complex structure of modern electric cars. While the company emphasizes that users should only have these processes carried out at authorized service centers, it is claimed that more detailed technical checks will be carried out in the coming days.
Car users should be aware that interfering with the vehicle’s software voids the warranty.
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