A Tesla fire on I-65 in Alabama tested the capabilities of local emergency responders.

A new crash recently in Alabama, but a reminder to something that we all know. Burning Teslas are far more difficult to extinguish than any other car.

  • Dr. DabblesEnglish
    4•9 months ago

    That’s remarkably close to Tesla’s estimates reported in their first responder guide.

    • @dragontamerOPMEnglish
      12•9 months ago

      No /s club? I had to look it up, lol to make sure…

      https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/2017_Model_3_Emergency_Response_Guide_en.pdf

      USE WATER TO FIGHT A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FIRE. If the battery catches fire, is exposed to high heat, or is generating heat or gases, use large amounts of water to cool the battery. It can take approximately 3,000 gallons of water, applied directly to the battery, to fully extinguish and cool down a battery fire; always establish or request an additional water supply. If water is not immediately available, use dry chemicals, CO2, foam, or another typical fire-extinguishing agent to fight the fire until water is available

      So 36,000 gallons is roughly 1200% more water than in the Model 3 emergency-fire manual, at least.

      • @postmateDumbassEnglish
        8•9 months ago

        3,000 gallons of Tesla water, 12,000 gallons of normal water.