Teslas flooded during Hurricane Ian are spontaneously igniting in its aftermath.
Teslas flooded by Hurricane Ian have spontaneously ignited more than a week after the storm, according to Florida fire authorities interviewed by"Anytime you mix electrical components and salt water together, it is a recipe for disaster," Stephen Gollan, of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, toldThis content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
The North Collier Fire District told the station that it has had to cut into four Teslas in the past week to put out fires. Saltwater corrodes wiring and battery components, often leading to shorts or exposed wiring. It's not hard for that to become a raging fire, as a small spark can eventually cause thermal runaway that ignites the entire battery pack. Because of lithium's inherent volatility, once a fire starts, it's an arduous process to get it back under control. Even when the flames are fully extinguished and the battery is doused with water and foam, the fire can still reignite itself.
This problem likely isn't limited to Tesla EVs. No large lithium battery pack is designed for long-term submersion in salt water. While it is theoretically possible that other EVs could have some additional safety measures or waterproofing, the focus on Teslas is likely because the company has sold far, far more EVs in the U.S. than any other manufacturer and has been selling long-range EVs for longer.
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