Originally Posted by nick w
Wandering slightly....
Tesla powerwalls. Not asking about chance of internal failure causing fire, but if they catch fire from another cause I understand they burn rather fiercely and can't be put out until they run their course (?)
Does this affect house insurance? And what about if you live nextdoor to one?
Just wondering
Nick
See https://electrek.co/2016/12/19/tesla-fire-powerpack-test-safety/


Originally Posted by IanClarkeUSA
I work in the EV vehicle industry, currently with Harley Davidson LiveWire and previously with Lucid Motors, correctly designed UN certified and correctly manufactured Lithium Ion batteries do not suffer from thermal propagation. Cheaply made non certified battery assemblies ( lower cost Ebikes and cheaper Chinese items) fail due to internal shorts or inadequate BMS control.
The 12V Lithium Ion battery in the LiveWire 1 and the Del Mar seems well made and is correctly tested and certified.
Thank you sir. I am amazed at the skills and professions represented on TM!

M3W5sp 2015, MSCC, MTWC, Oxon UK