Like any car, you shouldn't try to use it after a flood before getting it checked out. Even if there's no fire risk, attempting to turn it on may cause further damage.

Of the 48 lithium-ion battery fires attributed to Hurricane Helene, 11 were caused by electric vehicles, said State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis. The rest were electric wheelchairs, hoverboards ...

Hurricane Ian in 2022 caused various degrees of damage to between 3,000 and 5,000 EVs in Florida, with 600 vehicles deemed a total loss, and 36 catching on fire, according to the National Highway ...

Another fire sparked not far from there, where an electric vehicle is suspected of being a cause. Hurricane Helene left behind a historic storm surge to coastal and low-lying areas across Pinellas ...

Hurricane Valley Fire & Rescue crews on Saturday, March 8, 2025, are seen battling a car fire in Washington County, Utah. All occupants managed to escape before the car became fully engulfed in ...

Like any car, you shouldn't try to use it after a flood before getting it checked out. Even if there's no fire risk, attempting to turn it on may cause further damage.