Electric cars are considered safe, but they pose particular challenges in the event of a fire. If a lithium-ion battery catches fire due to an accident or technical defect, conventional extinguishing methods are often not sufficient.
A special Fire blanket for electric cars - also known as a fire blanket - offers effective protection. It helps to contain fires, protect the surroundings and control dangerous smoke and heat development.
In this article you will find out:
- Why e-car fires are different
- How a Fire blanket for electric cars works
- Who should use them
- And what you need to look out for when buying
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Why burning e-cars are particularly dangerous
Fires in electric cars are usually caused by thermal runaway in the battery. This causes a cell to ignite and triggers a chain reaction. The result:
- Temperatures above 1,000-1,300 °C
- Explosions of individual cells
- Toxic fumes
- And the risk of re-infection - even after hours or days
Such a fire often cannot simply be fought with water. It is also dangerous to approach the vehicle without protection due to the explosions and toxic gases.
How does a Fire blanket for electric cars work?
A Fire blanket for electric cars is not a conventional Fire blanket - it is a specially developed fire blanketthat ensures that the fire does not spread any further.
It is placed over the vehicle and offers:
- Heat resistance up to 1,300 °C (in peaks up to 1,750 °C)
- Containment of flames and reduction of fumes
- Protect the surrounding area from fire spread
Important: The blanket does not extinguish the battery fire - it limits it and reduces smoke development. The battery can burn down under the fire blanket in a controlled manner.
Who needs a Fire blanket for electric cars?
Fire departments & rescue services
Fire blankets help to bring burning vehicles under control in the initial attack - especially in parking garages, tunnels or remote areas with limited access to water.
Towing companies & car dealerships
After accidents, a blanket can help to park the vehicle safely in the quarantine area - with a reduced safety distance. The Car Service Set also offers protection on the towing vehicle.
Workshops & test centers
When servicing electric cars, a cover increases safety in the event of defective batteries.
Operators of charging parks and underground parking garages
Here, a fire can quickly endanger several vehicles. A Fire blanket offers protection for the surroundings and the building. Take a look at our solution for parking garages: Early alerting by the VLITEX Temperature Tracker and a fire blanket in the immediate vicinity for the alert security personnel.
What you should look out for when buying an e-car fireFire blanket
Not every ceiling is suitable for battery fires. Pay attention to the following features:
- Certification according to DIN SPEC 91489
- Material: Silicone-coated glass fiber fabric or silica with vermiculite
- Size: At least 6 x 8 m for complete vehicle coverage
- Heat resistance: At least 1,000 °C permanently, up to 1,300 °C temporarily
You can find a suitable selection at:
fire blankets for e-cars from VLITEX
Advantages of a Fire blanket for electric cars at a glance
✔ Contain fires instead of allowing them to spread
✔ Significantly reduce smoke development
✔ Control re-ignition (e.g. during quarantine storage)
✔ Easy handling with just 2 people - no training required
✔ Can be deployed in seconds
✔ Reduce the safety distance from quarantine parking spaces - ideal for towing companies or car dealerships
Fire blanket for electric cars - a must for emergency services & operators
Electric vehicles place new demands on fire protection. With a specialized Fire blanket for electric cars, fires can be quickly contained and the surrounding area protected.
It has long been standard for fire departments, towing services and charging station operators - and a sensible investment for companies with an electric vehicle fleet.
