Mar 25, 2025 · Here’s what you need to know about thermal runaway, and the tools and tactics that will actually get the job done — or at least help with extinguishing an electric car fire.

If you're considering an electric car purchase, here's what you should know about EV fires, how common they are, and what you should do if you experience one.

Aug 4, 2025 · The latest EV fire safety report looked at all the vehicle fires that occurred in Poland in the first half of the year, and as raw numbers go, EVs accounted for less than half a percent...

Jul 25, 2024 · Australian firm EV FireSafe maintains a database of EV fire incidents that occur globally. It recorded fewer than 400 verified battery fires in passenger EVs between 2010 and …

Get the latest EV fire statistics for 2023-2024. Learn more about EV fire incidents, causes, and the latest trends.

The number of vehicle fires involving plug-in electric vehicles has increased alongside the increase in production and adoption of consumer electric vehicles (EVs).

When the lithium-ion batteries used to power today’s electric vehicles catch fire, they burn much differently than the gasoline used to power internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Explore …

Sep 15, 2024 · Data from the National Transportation Safety Board, the US’s independent federal investigation agency, shows that the risks of electric vehicle battery fires are low.

Jun 9, 2025 · When flaming is eliminated by the fire blanket, the ongoing accumulation of flammable gases released by continued thermal runaway in the battery pack presents a …

Improving the understanding of hazards generated by electric vehicle (EV) battery fires to enable the development of firefighting tactics for effective EV fire control.