Everyone wants to buy electric vehicles to save petrol. Just charge the battery and the car is ready to go. But charging EV at home is not without major risks. A little carelessness can lead to an accident like the Indore EV car fire.
Are EV vehicles still safe today?
8 lives were lost in a massive fire in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Those who died in the accident included city businessman Manoj Puglia and 7 members of his family. Who had put the electric car on charging inside the house, but during this a short circuit occurred and the three-storey house caught fire. But this incident in Indore has once again raised questions about how safe EV vehicles are. Especially charging… so let us know what things are important to keep in mind while charging. So that no such accident happens.
Do not plug the EV in the extension board.
First of all, let’s talk about the plug-in board, then note that do not use the extension board while charging the car or scooter. Also do not use poor quality socket. So it will heat up quickly and the chances of short circuit increase.
Use the original charger
Now let’s talk about the charger that charges the EV vehicle. So always use the original charger provided by the company. That is, do not use duplicate or third-party chargers.
Avoid water and moisture
If you are charging any car or scooter, then always park these vehicles in a dry and ventilated place. Because there is flow of current during charging, the current can spread in watery places.
Do not over charge at all
The most important thing while charging an EV vehicle is to turn off the switch after the charging is complete. That means do not over charge. Otherwise, it may overheat and turn into an accident.
Do not go near the vehicle while charging.
While charging, keep in mind that whatever cable you are using should not be mutilated. While charging, neither stay near the EV vehicle nor allow children to go near it.