Electric vehicles that have been flooded with salt water are being treated as a potential fire hazard in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Officials are urging those who evacuated and left electric vehicles or golf carts in garages or under buildings to report them if they cannot safely access or move the vehicles.
Salt water exposure can damage the battery components in electric vehicles, potentially leading to dangerous chemical reactions that could cause the vehicle to catch fire.
Residents who may have left electric vehicles behind when they evacuated from affected areas are being urged to contact the local emergency services.
https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/29/saltwater-making-electric-cars-blow-hurricane-helene-21700959/