What To Do in an EV Accident

Follow these steps if you're in an accident, see smoke, flames, or smell burning coming from your EV.

  1. Pull over as soon as you safely can and move to a safe location off the road.
  2. Once you are stopped, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the car. Do not return to the burning car for anything.
  3. Get everyone at least 100 feet from the burning car and well away from traffic. If you can, go where the wind blows away from the vehicle.
  4. Call 911 or your local emergency number and tell them there is an EV involved.