Proton X90 fire: The 48V EMS battery did not cause explosion

A video that depicted significant fire damages inside a Proton X90 has made its way online and became viral instantly. Many netizens immediately began to wonder whether the fire was caused by the vehicle’s hybrid system.

Proton itself has since released a statement to address the concerns. For starters, the automaker has confirmed the incident is already under investigation and the vehicle that was shown in the video is already with the company.

However, Proton said that the 48V lithium-ion battery within the X90’s Electric Motor Synergy (EMS) hybrid system did not cause any explosion to the vehicle. The automaker is currently working with relevant authorities to help find the cause behind the incident.

The 48V EMS inside the X90 is designed to deliver up to 10% quicker acceleration than the X70 from a standing start. The mild hybrid system also helps the SUV achieve up to 15% quicker acceleration during overtaking.

To help improve the X90’s fuel consumption, the EMS also comes with an automatic engine start-stop feature that turns off the engine when the SUV is not in motion or travelling at under 15km/h. Together with its 1.5L turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the SUV has a combined output of 187hp and 300Nm of torque.

The Proton X90 made its official debut back in May with a starting price tag of RM123,800 on-the-road not inclusive of insurance. In case you have not get the chance to meet the new SUV, check out our initial experience with X90 right here: