Tips to protect the electric car in hot weather

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - In recent years, the demand for purchasing <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B... cars</a> has witnessed a noticeable increase thanks to their ability to travel longer distances between cities and countries, and although these vehicles are equipped with the latest safety systems that give passengers a feeling of reassurance, this feeling may quickly disappear if exposed to... Its battery may catch fire in some rare cases, and no one wants the battery to catch fire, as this could lead to the loss of the entire vehicle and the owner to bear significant financial costs. If you do not know how electric vehicle fires occur and how to avoid them, then you are now in the right place.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%AA... you own an electric car? So these tips are for you during the summer</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Causes of electric car fires</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Let&#39;s take a look at the causes of <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B... vehicle</a> fires that may occur in some rare cases:</p><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Excessive battery temperature: In rare cases, the high temperature of the lithium battery, due to hot weather, can lead to the vehicle igniting in a way that is difficult to control. On the other hand, lithium batteries are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 150 degrees Celsius, and in the event that they burn The reason may be damage or a manufacturing defect.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Failure to maintain the vehicle: Neglecting to maintain the electric vehicle on a regular basis can lead to some internal malfunctions that may cause the battery to burn. In addition, the battery can catch fire if the car is driven at high speeds and the brakes are used continuously, resulting in friction that generates heat.</li></ol><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%AA... also:</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%AA... do electric cars deal with hot weather?</a> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AD%20%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B1.jpg" style="width: 450px; height: 600px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> How to avoid burning your electric car?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Preventing battery ignition is the best way to avoid major loss of your electric vehicle and protect lives. Here are some ways to help avoid your electric vehicle catching fire:</p><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Purchase a vehicle from a reliable manufacturer</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Regular vehicle maintenance</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Avoid high temperatures</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Park in a shaded parking lot to protect the car from the sun&#39;s rays, which may cause its temperature to increase significantly during the hot summer months.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Use a suitable charger</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Do not use parts that are not compatible with your electric car</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> View the latest advertisements from the manufacturer </li></ol><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AD%20%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B1%20%282%29.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 532px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dealing with electrical vehicle fires</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> If a fire occurs in your electric car, you must move away from the car and contact Civil Defense as soon as possible to put out the raging fire.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> We now reach the end of our article, which took a look at electric vehicle fires, which, although rare, may cause significant material damage. If you own an electric vehicle, be sure to maintain it regularly, use a suitable charger, and follow other measures to avoid its ignition.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%... | The government sets the date for the Eid al-Adha holiday</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%89-%D8%B9%D9%8A... is Eid al-Adha 2024? Will the Arab countries agree on its date this year?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.dubizzle.com/blog/cars/ar/%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%82-%D8...