WetEV
Well-known member
And at least one Bolt fire, a Porsche Taycan fire, and an eTron fire. The eTron fire was in Germany, car went off the road at a high rate of speed. Driver was not injured, walked to road, caught a ride to town, car caught fire shortly before driver and police returned to it.DougWantsALeaf said:I believe we have now seen at least 2 Kona fires, and a few Tesla ones.
The issue is the cooling fluid is water (+ antifreeze and such). If the battery is damaged, water gets into the cells and starts a fire. These fires are generally slower and less violent than gasoline fires.
For some uses, and not others, I'd rather have the LEAF style passively cooled pack. It is safer.DougWantsALeaf said:I have yet to year about a Leaf Pack blowing. Not saying the 0 thermal mgmt is a good idea. I wish it had it, just saying Nissan Leaf's have been extremely safe vehicles. On par with SUVs.
https://www.torquenews.com/1083/volkswagen-golf-and-nissan-leaf-defy-safety-trends-much-safer-other-small-cars
If your idea of driving is blasting across the desert at not even close to a legal speed and anyone that sees you looks down for the legal disclaimer "Closed course. Professional Driver. Do not attempt"..... Then the LEAF isn't for you.
If your idea of driving is a second car, very safe for around town and/or for commuting a distance the LEAF can do, then I'd recommend the LEAF. Assuming it meets requirements other than drive train, of course.
Courses for horses.