Aug 4, 2025 · The latest EV fire safety report looked at all the vehicle fires that occurred in Poland in the first half of the year, and as raw numbers go, EVs accounted for less than half a percent...

Aug 6, 2025 · Recent EV fire incidents around the world reveal a variety of tools and strategies for handling EV fires beyond traditional firefighting tactics.

Apr 24, 2025 · As interest in electric vehicle (EV) grows, highly publicized EV battery fires have become a cause of unfounded concern for potential buyers. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for …

Dec 29, 2025 · Electric vehicles were involved in approximately 25 fires per 100,000 vehicles sold. In contrast, gasoline-powered vehicles experienced a much higher rate, with approximately 1,530 fires …

Mar 25, 2025 · Here’s what you need to know about thermal runaway, and the tools and tactics that will actually get the job done — or at least help with extinguishing an electric car fire.

Key takeaways Despite the media’s focus on rare incidents, EVs are less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered vehicles. Practicing safe driving habits, performing regular maintenance, and …

Dec 19, 2025 · Electric vehicles do catch fire, but they do not catch fire more often than gasoline cars. In fact, across multiple countries and datasets, they burn significantly less frequently.

If you're considering an electric car purchase, here's what you should know about EV fires, how common they are, and what you should do if you experience one.

Nov 29, 2024 · Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions – chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries.

Learn about EV battery fire safety from SOCOTEC's fire engineering experts. Understand lithium-ion fire risks, thermal runaway, and BS 9991 compliance for electric vehicle infrastructure.