EV Fire Risks: Are Electric Vehicles Safe in Residential Parking Garages?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are facing a significant safety concern: the risk of catching fire. Doug McIntyre highlights incidents such as an EV fire in a Korean underground garage that caused extensive damage and another involving a Ford F-150 Lightning. These events, widely publicized, raise concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly when parked in residential buildings. McIntyre also notes other challenges facing EVs, including high costs, limited range, insufficient charging stations, and rapid tire wear. With these issues in mind, he advises caution when parking EVs in potentially unsafe locations.