Do EVs pose more of a danger while charging then, and if so, why? Thanks. I know nothing about them but have heard they are prone to catching on fire (the lithium ion batteries in them). I’d like to be better informed.
All I’ve read, from this article and many other, leads me to believe that they can catch fire, anytime. I read that a 75-100ft primary mfgr’s cord (not add-on extension cord) is needed to reach the EV outside on the driveway.
BMW, Ford, Hyundai and Chevrolet have recalled EVs in the past year due to battery defects. Fire safety guidance in some of these recalls suggests that owners not charge their EVs overnight and to park them outside of garages and away from homes until the needed repair is completed by a dealer.
https://futurism.com/the-byte/electric-cars-lighting-houses-on-fire
https://www.e-flux.io/en/fire-safety-while-charging-evs-in-a-parking-garage/
Ever read the warning on your laptop? The lithium ion batteries are dangerous when not protected from temperatures in summer heat. Also are only meant to function in certain humidity levels and the batteries must not be breached exposing the lithium solution to water and/or oxygen since lithium is an unstable alkali metal. Don’t get me wrong, lithium ion batteries are great for recharging, but they have their chemical properties and must be protected from the elements.