I work for a fire department and am the one that writes those investigation reports. Yes, this happens a LOT. That’s why it’s recommended to charge them outdoors.
I have seen plenty of e-cigarette (18650) battery vent videos to realize the potential in one of those battery banks. Pretty sure I don't want to be sitting on a huge bank of those.
Yet another reason why I am 0% interested in evs.
Plus, add in the battery pack is DISPOSABLE, and the last nail was set in the coffin
Once the vehicle battery or garage battery starts burning it’ll take 30,000+ gals of water to extinguish it. Mainly protecting exposures while it Burns itself out.
I work for a fire department and am the one that writes those investigation reports. Yes, this happens a LOT. That’s why it’s recommended to charge them outdoors.
Anything with a LiPo battery should be charged outside and away from your house. No, your garage is not outside enough.
<lawyers salivating>
LOL!
can firemen put out a battery fire in an electric car?
Nope. Even foaming it won't stop the chain reaction. Once it start there's not a lot you can do.
I have seen plenty of e-cigarette (18650) battery vent videos to realize the potential in one of those battery banks. Pretty sure I don't want to be sitting on a huge bank of those.
Yet another reason why I am 0% interested in evs.
Plus, add in the battery pack is DISPOSABLE, and the last nail was set in the coffin
Once the vehicle battery or garage battery starts burning it’ll take 30,000+ gals of water to extinguish it. Mainly protecting exposures while it Burns itself out.