Reports of electric vehicle fires might lead some people to fear the growing numbers of these vehicles will increase fire risk. In fact, replacing petrol and diesel vehicles is likely to reduce it.

I thought that the media was a little over the top with reporting every electric car fire.

Little did I realise just how blown out of proportion it was:

"…electric vehicle battery fires are rare. Indeed, the available data indicate the fire risk is between 20 and 80 times greater for petrol and diesel vehicles. "

  • SalvoEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Think of all the times in your last 30 years that you have seen an amateur Auto Elec (either a qualified mechanic, panelbeater or backyarder) that has royally screwed the electrical system.

    Now think about all the times you have had a Car or Caravan that was worked on by one of your competitors.

    There has to be public awareness that only EV-qualified auto electricians should be even thinking about touching an EV, especially after what happened at Thrifty Car Rental at Sydney Airport.