A recent analysis by AutoinsuranceEZ found that hybrid cars in the United States were most likely to catch fire per 100,000 sales, followed by gasoline vehicles. Electric vehicles ranked third, with only 25 fires per 100,000 electric vehicle sales reported.
Two complex systems in the hybrid setup, including the fuel tank, exhaust and heat generated by the engine, increase the fire risk, explained Fowler, whereas EVs that run on batteries with electrical wiring are not as conducive to fire hazards.
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