232 electric vehicle fires recorded in 2024, up from 131 in 2022. As the UK transitions to electric, buildings face unprecedented fire risks. Are you prepared?. The Silent Revolution Creating a Fire Safety Timebomb The UK has committed to banning new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. With 1 million+ EVs now on British roads, the fire safety implications are only beginning to be understood. New data from QBE insurance, obtained through Freedom of Information requests, reveals: 232 EV fires in 2024 — up 77% from 131 in 2022 Lithium ion battery fires have doubled in two years across all categories E bike and e scooter fires up 42% year on year Total lithium ion fires (all devices): 1,300+ in 2024 Why Are EV Fires Different? Lithium ion battery fires are fundamentally different from conventional vehicle fires: Parameter Conventional Vehicle Electric Vehicle Peak temperature 800 1,000°C 1,000 2,700°C Burn duration 20 40 minutes 1 3+ hours Toxic gases CO, CO₂ CO, HF, HCN, P₂O₅ Water required 500 1,000 litres 10,000 40,000 litres Re ignition risk Low High (up to 7 days) Suppression Conventional foam Immersion or continuous cooling Impact on Buildings Every building with EV charging infrastructure must consider: 1. Car park ventilation — longer burning fires produce more toxic gases 2. Structural fire resistance — sustained high temperatures can compromise concrete 3. Sprinkler design — enhanced density in EV charging zones 4. Detection — linear heat detection along charging bays 5. Emergency response — EV specific firefighting protocols 6. Insurance — some insurers now requiring EV fire risk assessments The Magnus Opifex Approach We provide specialist EV fire risk assessments for: Multi storey car parks Basement parking in residential and commercial buildings Fleet charging depots Public charging hubs Our CFD modelling capabilities allow us to simulate EV fire scenarios and design bespoke smoke extract systems. Don't Wait for the Next Headline. Act Now. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD has delivered fire safety solutions for Sellafield Nuclear , Google UK HQ , Battersea Power Station , Co op Live Arena , and 100+ landmark projects across the UK and internationally. Our elite team — led by Nicoleta Vasile (Managing Director) , Alina (Technical Director) , and Răzvan Vasile (Strategy Director) — brings unmatched expertise in: 🔥 Fire Strategy & Engineering — Performance based designs that save lives and reduce costs 🏗️ CFD Modelling — Advanced computational fluid dynamics for complex smoke scenarios 📋 Fire Risk Assessment — Comprehensive PAS 79 assessments for all building types ⚖️ Legislative Consultancy — BSA 2022, RRO 2005, Gateway compliance 🏥 Healthcare, Nuclear & Critical Infrastructure — Specialist sector expertise 📞 Call now: +44 (0) 203 xxx xxxx ✉️ info@magnus opifex.co.uk Request a Free Consultation → Your building's safety is not negotiable. Neither is our commitment to protecting it.