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	Electric vehicle charging stations. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA. Date	20 April 2017, 15:50 Source	Sustainability @ the OCC Author	Oregon Convention Center
04 Feb 2025

China bans electric vehicles from underground car parks

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Several businesses and hotels in China, particularly in the Zhejiang Province, have started banning electric vehicles from parking in underground car parks. 

This decision comes amid growing concerns over the perceived fire risks associated with EVs. Recent incidents involving spontaneous combustion of EV batteries have prompted these establishments to take precautionary measures.

For example, a fire in Guangzhou's basement car park involved three cars and several electric bicycles. The bans are aimed at mitigating the risks associated with EV fires, which can be challenging to control in underground parking structures with low ceilings.

 

  • Fire Safety Concerns: The bans are primarily due to the risk of EV fires, which can be difficult to manage in underground car parks.
  • Incidents Reported: There have been several incidents of EV fires in the Zhejiang province, prompting businesses to take preventive measures.
  • Global Context: Similar bans have been implemented in other countries, such as South Korea, where EVs are restricted from underground parking if their batteries are more than 90% charged.

 

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Electric vehicle charging stations. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Date

20 April 2017, 15:50

Source

Sustainability @ the OCC

Author

Oregon Convention Center

 

 

More information: 

News.com.au - China Bans Electric Vehicles from Underground Car Parks 

CarExpert - EVs Banned from Underground Car Parks in Popular EV Market

 Drive - Chinese Businesses Ban EVs from Underground Car Parks 

Nordictimes - Chinese Hotels Ban Electric Vehicles from Parking Garages