Thermal Runaway & Fire Safety Protocols
Engineering safety systems to prevent catastrophic battery failure.
Rate
0.001%
Fire Incident Rate
Detection
ms
BMS Response
Standard
UL 2580
Safety Test
Executive Summary
EV fires are rare but high-profile. New propagation prevention standards and immersion cooling technologies are making packs virtually fireproof.
Understanding Thermal Runaway
Thermal runaway occurs when a cell short-circuits and generates more heat than it can dissipate, triggering a chain reaction. Modern packs are designed with "firewalls" (aerogel barriers) between cells to prevent this propagation. If one cell fails, it stays isolated.
Immersion Cooling
Next-gen performance cars use dielectric fluid to submerge the cells directly. This cools them 100x more effectively than water glycol jackets, allowing for insane power output and virtually eliminating fire risk.
First Responder Data
When an EV crashes, firefighters need to know where the high-voltage cut loops are. Digital QR codes and rescue sheets are critical. EV.NET advocates for a universal digital registry for first responder safety data.
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