Is It Dangerous to Charge an Electric Vehicle Under Direct Sunlight?
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Charging an electric vehicle under direct sunlight is not dangerous, but the temperature inside the vehicle can become extremely high. When an electric vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight, the interior temperature can reach up to 50°C. However, even in such high temperatures, the battery pack of the electric vehicle will not be at risk of spontaneous combustion due to overheating. Technically speaking, the majority of cases where pure electric vehicles catch fire spontaneously are caused by high temperatures inside the battery pack, leading to thermal runaway and eventual vehicle combustion. However, the high temperatures generated by direct sunlight only affect the surface of the vehicle's interior and do not directly impact the battery pack or cause internal overheating. Therefore, spontaneous combustion is unlikely to occur. Additionally, before electric vehicles leave the factory, all battery packs undergo relevant national safety certifications, providing a certain level of assurance. Moreover, most pure electric vehicle battery packs are equipped with thermal management systems that autonomously regulate the battery temperature, ensuring it operates within an optimal range. Thus, even charging in high temperatures poses no danger.
