As more EVs hit the road, one often overlooked danger is the potential fire risk from parking all those energy-packed batteries together in an enclosed space, like a garage.
Why it matters: EV fires last longer, are harder to put out and have a tendency to reignite — a major concern for underground parking garages, maintenance facilities and bus depots.
- Yet regulatory codes have lagged, leaving cities and building owners exposed to potential safety risks and costly damage.
Driving the news: Transportation agencies nationwide are transitioning to all-electric fleets.
