One of the biggest myths around electric car ownership, debunked

An examination of four studies finds that gas-powered cars are more likely to catch fire than electric cars.

A 2017 study by the NHTSA determined that EV batteries pose similar or lower fire risk than internal combustion engines, stating "Regarding the risk of electrochemical failure, the report concludes that the propensity and severity of fires and explosions from the accidental ignition of flammable electrolytic solvents used in Li-ion battery systems are anticipated to be somewhat comparable to or perhaps slightly less than those for gasoline or diesel vehicular fuels. The overall consequences for Li-ion batteries are expected to be less because of the much smaller amounts of flammable solvent released and burning in a catastrophic failure situation."