Electric cars are no more prone to fire than other vehicles

According to the German Fire Brigade Association, electric vehicles pose no greater fire hazard than combustion engines. Professionally installed charging stations can also be used safely – even in underground garages.

This article is part of the special topic Electromobility for trades and medium-sized businesses

As of October 1, 2022, there were 840.600 registered electric cars and around 745.000 plug-in hybrid cars, reports the ARAG legal protection insuranceAnd although electric vehicles have only been limited state promoted According to forecasts, their number will grow to over eleven million vehicles by 2030.

Every registered vehicle must meet legal requirements. If an electric car develops a defect, the current flow the battery immediately automatically blocked. Therefore, according to German Fire Brigade Association of certified electric vehicles no major fire hazard than from vehicles with combustion engines. Even certified and professionally installed Charging equipment could without hesitation – even in underground car parks For example, an owners’ meeting can allow electric car drivers to use not prohibit (District Court of Wiesbaden, judgment of 4 February 2022, Ref. 92C2541/21).

Even if the fire hazard of electric cars is not more complex or dangerous than the fire of conventional motor vehicles, according to information from the German Fire Brigade Association  but a little more difficult, a burning electric vehicle Clear. In principle, electric vehicles can also be extinguished by the fire service, but more water is required. The reason is the possibility of a so-called Backfire is Lithium Ion BatteryTherefore, towing companies should always have a specialist in high-voltage systems, recommends the fire department.

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