EVs batteries are dangerous in a flood

Myth:

Electric vehicles are dangerous if caught in a flood. Their batteries could easily explode.

Fact:

The battery pack in an EV is designed to be safe in water, even if fully submerged. So, in the unlikely event that the car gets caught in a flood, it will be perfectly safe.

Sources:

Richard Ramswar, “Can Electric Vehicles Operate in Flood Conditions?,” Nautica Insurance Brokers Limited. https://www.nauticatt.net/blog-can-electric-vehicles-operate-in-flood-conditions

Ginny Buckley, “Can I drive an electric car in a flood?” Electrifying, 27/8/26