Faraday Future Prototype Went Up in Flames, Takes The Office With It

California-Based Startup Struggling to Take Off

Faraday Future isn’t exactly popular among EV buyers, with the California-based startup struggling to take off. Its flagship model, the FF 91, began a handful of deliveries two years ago, but only 16 units were sold as of early 2025. The company added a handful more in the first quarter of the year, but it still operates on a scale far smaller than its rivals, such as Tesla and Lucid.

Despite its limited production, the Faraday Future has generated headlines thanks to its extravagant price tag, strong performance claims, and bold promises about its future lineup.

But in an ironic turn, a prototype of the FF 91 itself recently became the source of a setback – catching fire inside one of Faraday Future’s own offices.

Statement on Fire Incident at Faraday Future Satellite Office Building

In the early morning of Sunday, September 28 (PST), a fire occurred at FF’s satellite office building at our U.S. headquarters. The company attaches great importance to this matter and would like to provide…

— Faraday Future (@FaradayFuture) September 30, 2025

The Fire in Faraday’s Office

According to the carmaker, the fire broke out on September 28, 2025, at Faraday Future’s satellite office in Los Angeles, which serves as part of its US headquarters. The LA Fire Department responded at 4:37 a.m. and extinguished the fire within 40 minutes. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and evacuations were deemed unnecessary. However, a minor explosion occurred, prompting an inspection for possible structural damage.

According to the company, the vehicle involved was an FF 91 prototype designated B40, one of the earliest beta units used for engineering and display purposes. Preliminary findings suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short in the car’s 12-volt system or in the showroom wiring that was supplying external power. While the fire did result in wall damage to the building, all windows remained intact, and the majority of headquarters operations continued unaffected.

The condition of the vehicle was mixed. The battery pack, which uses 18650-type cylindrical cells and has been in service for nearly nine years, did not ignite and was ruled out as the source of the fire. Much of the lower structure, including the subframe, wheels, and cabin floor, remained intact.

Not Connected to Production Models

In a statement released through social media, Faraday Future stated that the incident was limited to a beta prototype and has no connection to current production vehicles. The company stressed that safety remains a top priority and will conduct a thorough investigation in collaboration with the authorities.

Faraday also noted that no recall of FF 91 production models is expected, given the differences in construction and materials. As part of its response, the company plans to strengthen safety systems and review fire prevention measures at its facilities.