EVs Flooded During Hurricane Could Catch Fire, Officials Warn

EVs Flooded During Hurricane Could Catch Fire, Officials Warn
A partially submerged vehicle sits in flood water from after Hurricane Helene passed the area, in Atlanta on Sept. 27, 2024. Jason Allen/AP Photo
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Officials have warned electric vehicle (EV) owners in the path of Hurricane Helene that their EVs are at risk of catching fire if flooded with saltwater and to take necessary precautions.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told owners to park their EVs where they won’t become submerged to avoid the risk of fire, incidents that have been reported after hurricanes.