I thought the battery packs were sealed from water intrusion

[ThomasD]

Electric vehicles catching fire in aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns

Electric vehicles are creating a new challenge for firefighters and first responders in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

weartv.com

 

[LoudMusic]

Probably ran over debris and punctured the battery housing. It's happened before. And there's a lot of debris in a hurricane damaged city. There are videos of Teslas driving through knee deep water. Elon said the Model S will float due to being so water tight.

Also, a "ton" of EVs would be less than half of one EV. The article you're reading is blatantly anti-EV.

 

[ThomasD]

I wonder if the criticism over electric car fires is because they are much harder to put out over ICE vehicles

 

[LoudMusic]

I think it's because it's new and they don't understand it. Most gasoline car fires I've seen have completely burned the car to the ground. The one EV pictured in the article doesn't even have burn marks.

 

[FLRifleman]

There's a difference between driving though a certain amount of water, and longer term submersion in water. It may be the water pressure from the deep submersion pushed it's way through. This is my home State. The ocean surge in some areas was at the roof level of homes. A car isn't as watertight as a submarine.
Yes, both gas and electric cars catch fire. The battery fires are significantly harder to put out, so that's a valid concern.

 

[Tronguy]

Um. Saw the headline for that article on my iPhone's news app one day. Displayed: "Fox News".

I really hate to say this.. but Fox News's news division has been steadily losing decent journalists for some time now. I mean, there's still some good people over there, just not as many as there used to be. It's not that, shall we say, news organizations to the left of Fox can't do idiot things, but when Fox rolls up, it's like watching the clown car at the circus: Practically anything pops out. They're getting closer to supermarket tabloid status, along with the rest of the Murdoch clan's holdings.

 

[ucmndd]

“Sealed” against moisture vs. sealed against extended submersion is not the same thing. No Tesla battery is going to fare well against extended full submersion. The early ones can’t even stand up to an AC condensate line dripping on them for an extended period of time.

 

[Ulmo]

Seems pretty clear they're talking about flooded EV cars including Teslas that are catching fire:

Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, top Florida official warns

Florida's chief fire marshal warned Thursday that Hurricane Ian waterlogged a number of EVs and their sensitive batteries, creating a serious widespread danger of fires.

www.foxnews.com

 

[android04]

Seems pretty clear they're talking about flooded EV cars including Teslas that are catching fire:

Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, top Florida official warns

Florida's chief fire marshal warned Thursday that Hurricane Ian waterlogged a number of EVs and their sensitive batteries, creating a serious widespread danger of fires.

www.foxnews.com

So many ignorant or stupid comments on there about EVs. This is why I quit social media, too much FUD and misinformation that I just wanted to get away from it all.

 

[MY1stEV]

You know what else is dangerous when left sitting in flood waters? Fire trucks.

Naples firefighters paused rescue efforts after truck almost catches fire; officials heed warnings

 

[dedicatedtek]

I suggest you read this instead.

 

[Silicon Desert]

So many ignorant or stupid comments on there about EVs. This is why I quit social media, too much FUD and misinformation that I just wanted to get away from it all.

??? But you realize you are still on social media since you published the above ?

 

[android04]

??? But you realize you are still on social media since you published the above ?

Yes, but this one is dedicated mostly to Teslas. I don't do any of the other general purpose ones anymore.

 

[daniel]

I suggest you read this instead.

I encountered that story on another chat board where it was cited as actual news. I came here looking for information about what was really happening.

Thanks, dedicatedtek, and thanks TMC.

 

[GOVA]

fooxxnewss ah? I'd better sell my Teslas asap.

I am this is very truthfull and well researched "article"

 

[ThomasD]

Could this also be an issue for Powerwalls that are exposed to water. Say a House and or property is partially flooded or debris damages the Powerwalls

Hurricane Ian flood damage to EVs creating ticking time bombs in Florida

As Florida officials and residents continue to clean up and assess the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, they're discovering the storm has turned some electric vehicles into incendiary devices on roads, parking lots and even on the backs of tow trucks. Electric vehicles that were flooded and...

ca.sports.yahoo.com

 

[ucmndd]

Could this also be an issue for Powerwalls that are exposed to water. Say a House and or property is partially flooded or debris damages the Powerwalls

Hurricane Ian flood damage to EVs creating ticking time bombs in Florida

As Florida officials and residents continue to clean up and assess the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, they're discovering the storm has turned some electric vehicles into incendiary devices on roads, parking lots and even on the backs of tow trucks. Electric vehicles that were flooded and...

ca.sports.yahoo.com

Tesla Solar Roof And Submerged Powerwalls Survived Hurricane Ian

Tesla continues to share that its products are some of the safest and most reliable in the industry. It's peace of mind to know your investment should last.

insideevs.com

 

[ThomasD]

So even though the Solar roof and panels were damaged they still provided power. Even though the House was under water the owners went back when it was all clear and were just living off their solar and powerwalls. I don't know if I would plug into outlets in a House that was under water even if it had backup power.