DeSantis warns Florida EV drivers to move cars to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Helene

Saltwater intrusion from storm surges can cause EV battery fires.

As Hurricane Helene intensifies and moves toward Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has warned electric vehicle owners in the state to move their cars to higher ground because of the risk of saltwater intrusion. When saltwater gets into an EV battery, it can cause fires days or even weeks after exposure.