Do Not Start a Flooded Car Yourself, and Keep Away From EV High-Voltage Systems
# flooded cars# electric vehicles# high voltage# fire risk# safety
Key Points
- Avoid contact with flooded vehicles
- Do not tamper with electric vehicles
- High-voltage systems pose fire risks
Analysis
The second warning after the flooding concerns vehicles: do not try to start a submerged car, and stay away from the bodywork of hybrids and electric vehicles, which carry high-voltage systems. Both carry fire risk. Call a dealer or your insurer to handle it on site. The advice travels — flooded vehicles pile up after every major storm, and the share of electric vehicles rises each year.