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Nissan PH says probing why EV began emitting smoke while charging

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MANILA — Nissan Philippines said it is investigating an incident where one of its electric vehicles was shown engulfed in smoke while it was being charged.The car company said it was aware of a Nissan LEAF which emitting smoke while charging at a dealership.<script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABcz904qgXUq-o6F"></script>&quot;This is the first time that this type of incident happened with the Nissan LEAF ever since it was introduced to the local market. We are currently working with the local authorities to contain the situation,&quot; Nissan Philippines said in a statement.Nissan said it is working closely with the customer, dealership, and its technical teams to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.&quot;This is an ongoing investigation and we will share updates as they become available,&quot; the company said.According to Nissan Philippines&#x27; official website, the LEAF has a starting price of P2.8 million. It is a hatchback powered by an electric motor and battery system that needs to be charged before being used.

Nissan Philippines said it is investigating an incident where one of its electric vehicles was shown engulfed in smoke while it was being charged.

Nissan Philippines said it is investigating an incident where one of its electric vehicles was shown engulfed in smoke while it was being charged.