What should you do if an electric vehicle catches fire? Make sure to have a ev fire blanket for the best response.

To mitigate the threats of climate change, countries around the word are moving towards the “2050 net-zero emissions.” Global auto brands are committed to accelerating the development of electric vehicles. Driving on the roads of Taiwan today, we can see a gradual change in vehicle composition, with more and more people replacing their traditional gasoline cars with new electric ones.
As the market share of electric vehicles increases, understanding how to handle accidents involving them becomes increasingly important. Next, we will teach everyone how to minimize damage in the event of a vehicle fire accident.

Let the ev fire blanket be the first line of defense in case of an accident.

Electric vehicles use lithium battery modules. When these chemical substances overheat, they can cause a thermal runaway reaction, which has highly flammable characteristics. In addition, toxic substances are continuously released during this process, making extinguishing fires even more challenging and complicated compared to gasoline cars.

In the past, firefighting could only rely on continuous cooling with large amounts of water, waiting for the battery to burn out and the chemical reaction to cease for natural extinguishment of the fire. This method wastes a significant amount of water resources and manpower, further affecting the efficiency of disaster relief.

Therefore, when faced with a vehicle fire accident, we recommend “using a car fire blanket to cover the body of the car as soon as possible.” The blanket blocks the oxygen that aids combustion, keeps the fire within a limited scope, and prevents the fire from spreading and expanding the disaster area. Moreover, it reduces the spread of smoke, which can affect visibility and cause traffic paralysis. The special silicone coating can also suppress the penetration of toxic substances, making the scene safer while awaiting the arrival of the fire brigade.

▲ Using a car fire blanket can effectively reduce rescue difficulty and control the fire.

Should I use a fire extinguisher or a car fire blanket? Make the decision based on the intensity of the fire.

If the vehicle fire is caused by flammable materials inside the vehicle and the fire is still small, not yet reaching the batteries under the front seats, you can use a qualified small car fire extinguisher. It can extinguish the fire source quickly and accurately to minimize losses.
If the burning range is larger, the priority should be to escape. You should immediately stop the engine, open the car door, and remember not to put out the fire by patting it with clothes. This action could potentially intensify the fire and cause burning clothes to stick to the skin, leading to more severe injuries. Just seize the best time to escape and call 119 for help as soon as possible.
After successfully escaping, you may use an electric vehicle fire blanket to cover the accident. This prevents the disaster from expanding and affecting other drivers’ property or personal safety and narrows down the firefighters’ rescue operation area.

Increase your chances of successful rescue with the PADTEX ev fire blanket

l   Innovative Folding Structure
This car fire blanket can be fully unfolded with a single pull, making it simple and convenient to use. It can be easily stored in the vehicle with its packaging.
l   Eco-friendly and pollution-free
Similar with using water and foam for firefighting, this car fire blanket can withstand temperatures up to 1300°C and does not release any harmful substances during the process.
l   Resource-saving
The car fire blanket can be used multiple times under certain fire loads and without damage, avoiding one-time waste and improving resource utilization efficiency.
l   High tear resistance
The car fire blanket is coated with a special silicone layer on both sides, with a maximum tensile strength of 2200 N/5 cm. It effectively blocks toxic substances and oxygen.

▲ The PADTEX car fire blanket is a product developed in cooperation with the fire department, specifically for electric vehicle fires.