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21 September 2026Reinsurance

EV battery fires: a growing risk to better understand: HDI

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries moving through global supply chains continues to grow rapidly. While EVs are not inherently more likely to catch fire, battery fires are far harder to extinguish and can lead to severe vessel losses and business interruption. This means insurers need to understand this risk better. 

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