> The main immediate threat is not disposal or even fire itself but the release of hydrogen fluoride _during_ a fire. You have to avoid airway and eye exposure

> The main immediate threat is not disposal or even fire itself but the release of hydrogen fluoride _during_ a fire. You have to avoid airway and eye exposure at all cost with HF. This is probably the main difference in an EV emergency response as opposed to other chemical fires. At any chemical or vehicle fire, firefighters are wearing SCBAs. > The second main issue is securing an electrically safe chasis during crash and vehicle extraction (if you need to start chopping the car up to extract someone), you need to know what to cut and when. HV cables are extremely clearly marked (bright orange, a color not used for any other component.) HV cables run directly from the battery to the inverter. Extraction involves prying doors / cutting door hinges / cutting roof pillars. Not chopping up the floor. HV cables are not energized after a crash because every battery, EV or hybrid, has an internal contactor that fails safe. There is also usually a clearly marked physical plug that can be pulled. I love it when people jump on internet forums and talk authoritatively and demonstrate they know absolutely nothing about the subject at hand.