Missile attack on Chinese EV: Car survives rocket impact in real war

A Chinese electric vehicle (EV), the BYD Atto 3, survived a missile attack in Jerusalem on March 1, demonstrating remarkable structural resilience and occupant safety. Despite being positioned at the edge of a deep impact crater and sustaining physical damage, the vehicle’s cabin integrity remained intact, with its A, B, and C pillars undamaged. The high-strength steel cage, comprising 85% of the chassis, effectively dispersed the blast energy, preventing collapse and allowing all five occupants to be safely extracted without specialized cutting tools. One occupant suffered moderate injuries while the others had light injuries. Notably, the vehicle did not catch fire, and its LFP Blade Battery showed no signs of thermal runaway, underscoring the battery’s stability under extreme conditions. The BYD Atto 3’s performance in this real-world incident validates its strong safety credentials, previously confirmed by a 5-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). The EV features a 150kW