- Floods have pummeled the Southeast, especially North Carolina, destroying countless structures and leaving many vehicles at least partially underwater.
- Authorities say electric car batteries that have been submerged in salt water pose a fire risk, as the flooding can trigger a short circuit.
- If your vehicle has been flooded, be aware of the low but real chance that it can ignite, and never try to drive any vehicle after it has been flooded without first getting it checked out by a technician.
As the Southeastern U.S. is reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, authorities are reminding EV owners to be careful if their vehicles have been flooded, as the Associated Press reported. We've even seen video evidence of an allegedly flood-damaged Tesla Model X exploding in a garage.
