Dispelling Car Myths That We've Believed For Far Too Long

Electric Cars Are Prone to Start Fires, Myth or Truth?

One prevalent myth surrounding electric vehicles is their alleged higher susceptibility to fires compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. Despite a few electric car fires making headlines, the myth persists.

While a malfunctioning lithium-ion battery could generate heat and potentially cause a fire, gasoline is considerably more flammable. Tesla claims that based on the rate of car fires per one billion miles driven, a gasoline-powered car is 11 times more likely to catch fire than an electric car.

Verdict: Myth