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Faraday Future Issues a Statement on a Recent Fire Incident at Its Satellite Office Building

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Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) reported a fire incident at its Los Angeles satellite office on September 28, 2025, involving a beta prototype of the FF 91 show vehicle. The company confirmed no injuries occurred and operations at headquarters remain unaffected.

The preliminary investigation suggests the fire's likely causes are either an electrical short circuit in showroom wiring or a 12V low-voltage system malfunction. The company emphasized that the affected vehicle was an early engineering prototype with interior materials not meeting production vehicle flammability standards. The battery pack was not identified as the cause, and the vehicle's core structure, including subframe, battery pack, and cabin floor, remained largely intact.

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) ha comunicato un incendio presso l’ufficio satellite di Los Angeles il 28 settembre 2025, coinvolgendo un prototipo beta della show car FF 91. L’azienda ha confermato nessun ferito e che le attività presso la sede centrale non sono state influenzate.

L’indagine preliminare indica che le cause probabili sono o un cortocircuito nell’impianto elettrico del showroom oppure un guasto del sistema a bassa tensione da 12V. L’azienda ha sottolineato che la vettura interessata era un prototipo di ingegneria iniziale con materiali interni non conformi agli standard di infiammabilità dei veicoli di produzione. Il pacco batteria non è stato identificato come causa e la struttura centrale del veicolo, inclusi sottostruttura, pacco batteria e pavimento dell’abitacolo, è rimasta sostanzialmente intatta.

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) informó de un incendio en su oficina satélite de Los Ángeles el 28 de septiembre de 2025, que involucró un prototipo beta del FF 91 de exhibición. La empresa confirmó que no hubo lesiones y que las operaciones en la sede no se vieron afectadas.

La investigación preliminar sugiere que las causas probables son un cortocircuito eléctrico en el cableado de la sala de exposición o un fallo del sistema de 12V de baja tensión. La empresa enfatizó que el vehículo afectado era un prototipo de ingeniería temprano con materiales interiores que no cumplen con los estándares de inflamabilidad de los vehículos de producción. El paquete de baterías no se identificó como la causa, y la estructura central del vehículo, incluida la subestructura, el paquete de baterías y el piso de la cabina, permaneció en gran medida intacta.

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI)가 2025년 9월 28일 로스앤젤레스에 있는 지사에서 FF 91 쇼카의 베타 프로토타입과 관련된 화재가 발생했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 부상자 0명임을 확인했고 본사 운영에는 영향이 없었다고 밝혔습니다.

예비 조사에 따르면 화재의 가능한 원인은 쇼룸 배선의 전기 단락이거나 12V 저전압 시스템의 오작동일 가능성이 있습니다. 해당 차량은 생산 차량의 내장재 화재 안전 기준을 충족하지 않는 초기 엔지니어링 프로토타입이었으며 배터리 팩이 원인은 아니었습니다. 또한 차의 주요 구조(샤시/SUB프레임, 배터리 팩, 캐빈 바닥)는 대부분 손상되지 않은 것으로 나타났습니다.

Faraday Future (NASDAQ : FFAI) a signalé un incident d’incendie dans son bureau satellite de Los Angeles le 28 septembre 2025, impliquant un prototype bêta de la voiture d’exposition FF 91. La société a confirmé qu’il n’y a pas eu de blessés et que les activités au siège restent inchangées.

L’enquête préliminaire suggère que les causes probables sont soit un court-circuit électrique dans le câblage du showroom, soit une défaillance du système basse tension de 12 V. L’entreprise souligne que le véhicule concerné était un prototype d’ingénierie précoce avec des matériaux intérieurs ne répondant pas aux normes d’inflammabilité des véhicules de production. Le pack de batteries n’a pas été identifié comme la cause, et la structure centrale du véhicule, y compris le sous-châssis, le pack batteries et le plancher de l’habitacle, est restée en grande partie intacte.

Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) meldete am 28. September 2025 einen Brandvorfall in seinem Satellitenbüro in Los Angeles, der einen Beta-Prototyp des FF 91 Showfahrzeugs betraf. Das Unternehmen bestätigte keine Verletzungen und dass der Betrieb am Hauptsitz unverändert bleibt.

Die vorläufige Untersuchung deutet darauf hin, dass die wahrscheinlichen Ursachen entweder ein elektrischer Kurzschluss in der Showroom-Verkabelung oder eine Fehlfunktion des 12-Volt-Niederspannungssystems sein könnten. Das Unternehmen betonte, dass das betroffene Fahrzeug ein früher Ingenieursprototyp war, dessen Innenmaterialien nicht den Brandschutzstandards serienmäßiger Fahrzeuge entsprechen. Der Batteriepack wurde nicht als Ursache identifiziert, und die zentrale Fahrzeugstruktur, einschließlich Unterrahmen, Batteriepack und Kabinenboden, blieb größtenteils intakt.

Faraday Future (بورصة ناسداك: FFAI) أعلنت عن حريق في مكتبها الفرعي في لوس أنجلوس في 28 سبتمبر 2025، شارك فيه نموذج أولي beta من سيارة FF 91 للعرض. أكدت الشركة عدم وقوع وفيات وأكدت أن العمليات في المقر الرئيسي لم تتأثر.

تشير التحقيقات الأولية إلى أن السبب المحتمل إما قصر كهربائي في أسلاك صالة العرض أو عطل في نظام الجهد المنخفض 12 فولت. وشددت الشركة على أن السيارة المعنية كانت نموذجاً هندسياً مبكراً بمواد داخلية لا تفي بمعايير الاشتعال للمركبات الإنتاجية. لم يتم تحديد بطارية الحزمة كسبب، وبقيت البنية الأساسية للمركبة، بما في ذلك الاطار الفرعي، حزمة البطاريات، وأرضية المقصورة، سليمة إلى حد كبير.

Faraday Future(NASDAQ: FFAI)在2025年9月28日于洛杉矶分公司报告一起火灾事件,涉及FF 91展车的β型原型。公司确认无人员伤亡,总部的运营未受影响。

初步调查显示,火灾的可能原因要么是展厅布线中的电气短路,要么是<Ь>12V低压系统的故障。公司强调,受影响的车辆为早期工程原型,内部材料不符合量产车辆的阻燃标准。电池组未被确认为原因,车辆的核心结构,包括副车架、电池组与舱内地板,基本保持完好。

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  • Fire damage to company's satellite office building walls
  • Prototype FF 91 show vehicle damaged in fire incident
  • Beta prototype's interior materials did not meet production vehicle flammability standards
  • Potential electrical system vulnerabilities identified

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Faraday Future's EV fire involving a beta prototype suggests minimal operational impact but highlights potential safety vulnerabilities in pre-production models.

The fire incident at Faraday Future's satellite office involving an FF 91 show vehicle represents a contained safety incident with limited immediate business impact. Key positive aspects include no reported injuries and uninterrupted headquarters operations. The company's preliminary investigation indicates the battery pack was not the cause - a critical distinction for an EV manufacturer, as battery-originated fires typically raise more serious concerns about fundamental design flaws.

The company has narrowed potential causes to either showroom wiring or the vehicle's 12V low-voltage system. This distinction is technically significant - 12V system issues are generally less concerning than high-voltage battery problems. However, the disclosure that this beta prototype's interior materials "do not meet the flammability standards of production vehicles" raises questions about testing protocols for display models that remain electrically active.

From a technical perspective, the company's statement that the vehicle's structure, subframe, battery pack and cabin floor remain largely intact suggests the thermal management systems functioned as designed to prevent catastrophic failure. This containment represents a partial validation of the vehicle's safety systems, though the fact that a fire occurred at all in a controlled environment warrants thorough investigation.

The timing is unfortunate for a company in the early commercialization phase, as even incidents with non-production units can impact consumer perception. The company's transparent communication approach and emphasis on investigation reflect appropriate crisis management, though investors should watch closely for the final determination of cause and any resulting safety protocol adjustments.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today issued a statement on a recent fire incident that occurred at a Faraday Future satellite office building.

“On Sunday, September 28, a fire occurred in one of the buildings that is part of FF’s U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles. The Company attaches great importance to this matter and would like to provide the following statement and clarification on the issue:

  • No injuries from the incident were reported, and all operations at FF’s headquarters remain unaffected.
  • An FF 91 show vehicle inside the building is believed to have caught fire. Some of the building’s wall surfaces sustained damage.
  • The Company is cooperating with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the fire.

Regarding the condition of the vehicle, its overall structure remains intact. The subframe, including the tires and wheels, battery pack and cabin floor, also remains largely undamaged. Based on the Company’s preliminary analysis, FF has found no evidence that the battery pack from the FF 91 was the cause of the fire or explosion. At this time, FF believes the most likely causes are either an electrical short circuit in the showroom wiring, or a short circuit caused by a loose connection in the 12V low-voltage system of the vehicle. 

The vehicle involved was designated as a Beta unit, meaning an early engineering prototype. and because it was produced for testing, engineering and show purposes only, its interior materials do not meet the flammability standards of production vehicles. This beta prototype is quite different from FF 91 production vehicles.

Safety has always been a top priority. This incident serves as a reminder for FF’s facility fire prevention efforts. The Company will diligently move to complete the investigation and analysis of the fire and, based on the results, take any necessary improvement and corrective measures to further strengthen its safety systems and reduce potential risks.”

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future’s flagship model, the FF 91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/

CONTACTS:

Investors (English): ir@faradayfuture.com

Investors (Chinese): cn-ir@faradayfuture.com

Media: john.schilling@ff.com


FAQ

What caused the fire at Faraday Future's (FFAI) Los Angeles office in September 2025?

According to preliminary analysis, the fire was likely caused by either an electrical short circuit in showroom wiring or a short circuit in the vehicle's 12V low-voltage system. The battery pack was not identified as the cause.

Was anyone injured in the Faraday Future (FFAI) office fire incident?

No injuries were reported from the fire incident that occurred on September 28, 2025, at Faraday Future's Los Angeles satellite office.

How did the fire affect Faraday Future's (FFAI) operations?

The fire incident did not affect operations at Faraday Future's headquarters. Only some wall surfaces of the satellite office building sustained damage.

What was the extent of damage to the FF 91 vehicle involved in the fire?

While the show vehicle caught fire, its overall structure remained intact. The subframe, tires, wheels, battery pack, and cabin floor remained largely undamaged.

Was the FF 91 involved in the fire a production model?

No, the vehicle was a Beta unit (early engineering prototype) used for testing and show purposes, with interior materials that did not meet production vehicle flammability standards.
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