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Understanding EV fires: A comprehensive guide
Australia has reported only 7 incidents out of the 120,000 electric cars on the road, all resulting from impact or damage. But, as it is a new technology, media reports tend to report incidents more often, serving to heighten concerns.
- What an EV fire looks like
- How EV fires are put out
- How to reduce risks
Read our article: Understanding EV fires: A comprehensive guide:
Are you concerned with the possible risk of an electric vehicle battery fire? If you're looking to own an EV, have these reports raised concerns around any risks?
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bje
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1 year ago
I have owned EVs for over seven years and hardly give the risk of fire any thought. I have installed a heat alarm in my garage as a sensible precaution (I was told by a reliable source that smoke alarms may give off false alarms in a dusty location like a garage).
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Mal_P2
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1 year ago
No, I'm quite capable of distinguishing researched facts from click bait :)
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GordonED7
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7 months ago
NRMA_Paul wrote:
No, they are extremely rare vs ICE vehicle fires.
However, NSW fire and Rescue has different ideas:
https://thedriven.io/2024/05/06/fire-department-wants-restrictions-on-ev-parking-and-charging-in-big-buildings/
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