Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs as batteries can shift, catch fire::The recall covers certain RAV4 models from the 2013 through 2018 model years.

  • Funderpants
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    511 months ago

    Everyone is ready to make that assumption. It’s sinking in with the public that EVs are fire traps. Meanwhile, gas cars are somewhere between 20 to 100 times more likely to catch fire.

    • @SeabassDan
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      411 months ago

      Because of the whole actually exploding gas inside it to make the thing go

      • @5too
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        311 months ago

        And because when a gas car catches fire, it isn’t even newsworthy

          • Clegko
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            211 months ago

            This is the real issue. Gas cars burn quick and it’s done. EVs can burn for days.