Researchers Burned 15 EVs for Science. Of the 9 They Tried to Extinguish, 22% Re-Ignited.

· Fuelarc · Aug. 22, 2026, 1:50 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses a three-year study by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) involving the burning of 18 electric vehicles (EVs) to understand fire behavior related to EV batteries. It highlights findings that, while most outcomes are reassuring, there are significant challenges when trying to extinguish EV battery fires, as evidenced by 22% of the vehicles reigniting after attempted extinguishing.