Published 09/27/2024 8:17:08 p.m.

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicles can catch fire when inundated with saltwater, prompting owners in Hurricane Helene's path to prepare for charging disruptions during power outages.
To prevent fires, experts advise keeping electric vehicles out of standing water, with guidance from Tesla on towing submerged cars 50 feet away from structures.
Fires linked to saltwater are concerning because salt conducts electricity, and checks are essential even after floodwaters recede.

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful

09/27/2024 8:17:09 p.m.·United States

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Associated Press Electric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore. There have been several instances of electric vehicles igniting after past hurricanes, so Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners to get their vehicles to higher ground before the storm hits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ha…

09/27/2024 8:17:09 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they'll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage. What can EV owners do?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners this week to get their vehicles to higher ground before Hurricane Helene arrived. Although the problem is rare, there have …

09/27/2024 8:17:08 p.m.·Miami, United States

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage. What can EV owners do? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners this week to get their vehicles to higher ground before Hurricane Helene arrived. Although the problem is rare, there hav…

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage. What can EV owners do? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners this week to get their vehicles to higher ground before Hurricane Helene arrived. Although the problem is r…

09/27/2024 8:17:08 p.m.·Albuquerque, United States

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

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