By the way, insurers have established that electric vehicles appear to catch fire far less frequently than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. 25.1 fires for every 100,000 vehicles sold compared to 1,529 fires for ICE vehicles. Figures from US government research, research in Sweden seems to confitm this.
Sorry to hear that Peter.
Bert the stats are interesting (and i don't mean this in a rude or dismissive manner) but the offset is the danger around the type and length of burn. An ICE car will generally burn for a short time and can be put out with effective tools. The problems with the chemicals in a battery are better illustrated by Peters comments about the smells and waste. I find this a lot more troubling but I am happy they have done a good job of making them safer. I also worry about the results of impacts and our fire services being put further at risk during a response.
