What are the safety hazards of flying wire charging?
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There are two main safety hazards associated with flying wire charging: the risk of charging socket burnout and the potential for electric leakage. Risk of charging socket burnout: If the power selection for the extension board charging is incorrect, it may lead to burnout during use. Currently, the total output power of commonly used household extension boards in China is insufficient to meet the power demands of electric vehicle charging. According to the power requirements for EV charging, it often exceeds the upper limit of extension boards, which can cause overload and potentially lead to fires or even vehicle ignition. Additionally, when using household appliances, high total power may result in burnt fuses or circuit breakers tripping. Potential for electric leakage: Unlike charging piles with human supervision, flying wire charging poses certain risks. Taking residential communities as an example, roadside charging may lead to accidental contact by passersby, resulting in electric shock hazards to personal safety. Another issue is that the exposed "flying wire" itself is extremely dangerous. During rainy or snowy weather, outdoor sockets are prone to short circuits, creating safety hazards during charging. Flying wire charging refers to new energy vehicle owners connecting household sockets to portable chargers via cables through doors or windows when proper charging facilities are unavailable or for convenience. While it can address charging needs for users unable to install wall-mounted charging piles, this method carries significant safety risks, easily causing fires or electric shock accidents. Therefore, flying wire charging is an irregular charging method, and new energy vehicle owners should actively avoid using it.