The rapid deployment of EV charging in offices, retail parks, and multi-storey car parks creates new fire safety challenges.. The EV Revolution and Fire Safety With the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales approaching, commercial building owners are rapidly installing EV charging infrastructure. Risk Factors Lithium ion battery thermal runaway during charging Increased electrical load and cable fire risk Toxic gas production (HF, HCN) from battery fires Extended firefighting duration (up to 3 hours per vehicle) Water runoff contamination from firefighting Mitigation Measures 1. Enhanced fire detection — linear heat detection along charging bays 2. Sprinkler protection — enhanced density in EV charging zones 3. Ventilation — smoke extract capacity for longer duration fires 4. Structural protection — enhanced fire resistance to car park structure 5. Emergency response plans — EV specific firefighting procedures For EV fire risk assessment, contact us.