Debunking Car Myths: What Really Works and What Doesn’t

Myth: Electric Cars Are More Likely To Catch Fire Than Their Gas Counterparts

Many assume electric cars, with their high-voltage batteries, are more fire-prone than gas vehicles. Studies, however, show that gasoline is more flammable and poses a greater fire risk.

While electric car fires do differ in nature, making them potentially harder to extinguish, they occur less frequently than fires in gasoline cars. Overall, traditional fuel-powered vehicles are statistically more likely to catch fire than their electric counterparts.