Curated news and scientific studies on EV-related fatalities, lithium-ion fire behavior and toxic gases, in-cabin electromagnetic fields (EMF), and design choices that can complicate escape and rescue.
Motto reflects editorial opinion. Below content links directly to primary sources so you can judge the evidence yourself.
Hand‑picked, mainstream reports (2024–2025). Links open original articles.
What peer‑reviewed studies and health agencies say about magnetic and electric fields inside EVs.
Battery thermal runaway can emit intense heat plus toxic gases (HF, VOCs, particulates). Know the risks in confined spaces.
Power‑dependent doors, inaccessible manual releases, and battery fires can delay rescue.
Large population data often show lower fire incidence per vehicle for EVs than ICE, but EV battery fires can be harder to extinguish and may reignite hours later. Firefighters use different tactics (cooling/monitoring rather than quick knockdown). Check your automaker’s emergency response guide.
Most studies measure in-cabin fields below international public limits. Design choices and driving conditions can create localized peaks. See the JRC report and measurement studies linked above and decide your personal risk tolerance.
Post-crash entrapment combined with a battery fire presents the most acute risk. Know manual releases, plan self-rescue, and exit fast if you smell smoke or see thermal runaway indicators.