public-perception

ICE Vehicles Are Behind Most 'Park Outside' Fire Warnings, Not EVs

Despite widespread media attention on EV battery fires, the majority of fire-related warnings advising vehicles to be parked outdoors actually involve gasoline-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs. This discrepancy highlights a significant public perception challenge for electric vehicles, which are often unfairly characterized as fire hazards compared to their internal combustion counterparts. Data indicates that ICE vehicle fires are far more common, yet EVs tend to dominate headlines when incidents occur.