Crash and Breakdown Information - High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

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High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle:

Assume the high-voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged.
Physical damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery could result in immediate or delayed release of toxic, flammable gases and fire.

Crashes

A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response for conventional vehicles would also require the same response for an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle.

If Possible:

Move your vehicle to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene.
Roll down the windows before you switch your vehicle off.
Place your vehicle in park (P), apply the parking brake, switch off the vehicle, turn on the hazard flashers and move the key at least 16 ft (5 m) away from the vehicle.

Always:

Call emergency assistance if needed and advise that an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
Avoid contact with leaking fluids and gases, and remain out of the way of oncoming traffic until emergency responders arrive.
When emergency responders arrive, tell them that the vehicle involved is an electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle.

Fires

As with any vehicle, call emergency assistance immediately if you see sparks, smoke or flames coming from the vehicle. Remain a safe distance from the vehicle and try to stay clear of the smoke.

Exit the vehicle immediately.
Advise emergency assistance that an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle, as they may be hazardous.

Post-Incident

Do not store a severely damaged vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside a structure or within 50 ft (15 m) of any structure or vehicle.
Make sure that passenger and luggage compartments remain ventilated.
As with any vehicle, call emergency assistance immediately if you see sparks, smoke or flames coming from the vehicle.

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