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Can an electric car electrocute you?
Silly question, can an electric car electrocute you?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No question is a silly question—an electric car can only electrocute you if you’re putting yourself at risk. At some point, all owners of electric vehicles wonder if they are truly safe. And while they are safe in all the areas that matter, it is still possible to get electrocuted.
What puts you at risk?
If you don’t know how to work with a lithium-ion battery, you should not attempt to work with it at all. Reserve all mechanical jobs outside of your scope of knowledge for a professional. You mustn’t attempt
electric car repairs
without prior experience. This caution is also valid for mechanics that are experts at gas-powered repairs. Electric cars are very different in design when compared to traditional vehicles. So, you put yourself at higher risk when you attempt a repair with minimal knowledge.
If safety is a priority, owning an electric vehicle is a step in the right direction. Having the right car insurance is the best way to reinforce that protection.
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