EXEED EV Safety with First Live Fire Battery Test in Middle East
At Drive UAE, we follow not only performance and style in the automotive world, but also matters of safety and trust. This week, EXEED made headlines across the Middle East by successfully completing the region’s first-ever live fire battery safety test. The results are not only impressive, they send a strong message about the future of electric mobility.
What Happened: The Test in Umm Al Quwain
The test took place at the Emirates Motorplex in Umm Al Quwain, in front of media, customers, and government officials. An EXEED RX PHEV, equipped with CATL’s NP self-isolation smart battery, was exposed to an extreme heat trial lasting roughly 70 seconds.
Despite the intense conditions, the battery remained stable, no fire, no explosion, meeting rigorous international safety standards including GB-38031.
EXEED’s leadership emphasized that this test is not just a demonstration, but a strong commitment to making battery safety transparent and believable for consumers.
How EXEED’s Battery System Handles Extreme Conditions
What makes this achievement possible is the intelligent battery architecture under the RX.
Here are key elements:
NP Self-isolation Smart Battery
The NP self-isolation smart battery from CATL is engineered to prevent thermal propagation. Even if one cell faces failure, it is isolated before spreading to others.
Advanced Battery Management System
Advanced thermal management and cloud-connected Battery Management System (BMS) monitors voltage, temperature, and current in real time helps detect risks like overcharging or overheating before they escalate.
Reinforced Battery Pack
Structurally, the battery pack is reinforced. It uses a 3D aluminum alloy frame with localized thickening, and protective layers including high-strength steel, buffering materials, and impact shields. Under simulated stress, displacement is minimal.
Safety Reinforcements
At the vehicle level, the RX includes safety reinforcements: underbody beams, high-strength steel, multi-path energy dispersion, and a fast explosive disconnect switch that disables power in milliseconds during collisions.
Protecting from Environmental Challenges
The vehicle is rated with IPX8 connectors, IP68 waterproofing, and a wading depth of 450 mm. The design also accounts for extreme heat, sand, and humidity.
All these features combine to make the battery system resilient not just in controlled tests, but in real-world UAE conditions too.
Why This Matters for UAE and EV Owners
Concerns about battery safety remain one of the biggest hurdles for many potential EV buyers, stories of thermal runaway, battery fires, or explosions raise doubts. EXEED’s live fire test tackles those fears head-on. It offers visible proof that advanced EV battery systems can withstand extreme stress and protect occupants.
For the UAE – a region with intense heat, dust, and variable terrain, proving battery resilience under fire is more than symbolic. It reassures drivers that EVs built for this region can endure challenging climates and unexpected risks.
What Comes Next
EXEED has stated that this test is only the beginning. They plan additional safety demonstrations across the Middle East to further validate their battery systems.
As for availability, the test was carried out on the EXEED RX PHEV platform. The lessons learned will likely extend to future models and battery systems across EXEED’s line-up in the region.
Drive UAE Conclusion
The live fire battery test by EXEED marks a significant milestone in Middle Eastern EV safety. It transforms safety from a promise into evidence, something drivers can see, touch, and believe.
At Drive UAE, we believe that true innovation blends performance, design, and most importantly trust. This event underscores that the future of sustainable mobility must also be safe mobility.
Stay tuned to Drive UAE for more developments on battery technology, new EXEED models, and the evolving landscape of EV safety in the UAE.