ONLINE TRAINING

EV Safer Charging
System - UK

Proactive risk management for an electrified world.


EVs and EV charging sites are the future — but they come with challenging new fire risks you can’t afford to ignore.

Across the world, incidents at EV charging sites are on the rise — from thermal runaway in parked vehicles to poor charging practices that can escalate into large-scale fires. These events don’t just damage property; they disrupt operations, raise insurance costs, and put lives at risk.


Most site managers and safety officers know the risks are different, but few have the right tools to assess, mitigate, and communicate them effectively.

That’s where the EV Safer Charging System for sites in the United Kingdom comes in.
  • Designed by EV FireSafe
  • Level: No experience required 
  • Complete in under 1 hour
  • Video lessons: 20 mins
  • Fully online, self paced
  • Downloadable resources pack

A complete system for safer charging

EV FireSafe's global research shows around 15% of EV battery fires occur while connected to charging.

The EV Safer Charging System gives you a clear, step-by-step framework to understand and manage the unique fire risks of an EV fire at charging, both indoors and outdoors.

It’s practical, easy to use, and designed for busy site managers who need to show evidence of proactive risk management.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Follow this system to:

1

Identify and assess EV fire risks

Better understand the risks associated with EV charging infrastructure, including fire likelihood, hazards and potential outcomes, plus the risks to emergency responders
2

Apply a safer charging framework

Ensure your charging site meets mandatory UK regulation and global best practice by following the downloadable checklists and templates to implement safer charging strategies
3

Clearly document your actions

Outline the steps taken to protect people and property from EV fires in a format that can be shared with fire agencies, insurance companies and other key stakeholders
PROTECT PEOPLE AND PROPERTY

Show insurers and fire departments you’re serious about EV fire safety

Reducing risk isn’t just about what you do at your EV charging site — it’s about being able to prove it.

The EV Safer Charging System helps you build a clear paper trail of assessments, checklists, and mitigation actions. This documentation gives you:
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Credibility with insurers

Demonstrate active risk reduction to negotiate fairer premiums.

Confidence with regulators and fire agencies

Share your evidence of compliance and proactive best practice with data-driven knowledge.

Clarity for internal stakeholders

Align staff, contractors, and decision-makers on one simple safety framework.

Build safer EV charging today

Don’t wait for a near miss or incident to highlight the gaps in your fire safety planning. The EV Safer Charging System UK gives you the knowledge, tools, and documentation to reduce risk — and prove it.
FREE WEBINAR

Missed our UK webinar launch?

We were delighted to launch this course with a webinar to UK Councils, in collaboration with the Energy Saving Trust. If you couldn't make it, the recording is available here (until end-October 2025!)

What's in the EVSCS course?

Module 1 - Welcome and course orientation

  • Getting started
  • About EV FireSafe

Module 2 - The Basics of EVs, Charging and Battery Fire Risk

  • A brief introduction to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles
  • How does EV charging work?
  • What is thermal runaway?
  • How many EV fires happen at charging sites?
  • Supporting emergency response

Module 3 - Regulations and Best Practice

  • Regulations for EV charging site fire safety (Australia and New Zealand)
  • Best practice guidance for EV charging site fire safety
  • Who should you consult about EV charging fire safety?

Module 4 - Applying the EVSCS Framework

  • Applying the EV Safer Charging System Framework
  • Safer EV charging - DESIGN phase
  • Safer EV charging - INSTALL phase
  • Safer EV charging - MAINTAIN phase
  • What does 'good' look like?

Module 5 - In An Emergency

  • What to do in an emergency
  • 'Do I need to buy a fire blanket?'

Module 6 - Additional Resources and Conclusion

  • Helpful resources
  • Wrap up (and thank you!)

What's in the EVSCS Resources Pack?

From initial EV charging rollout proposal to annual charging unit maintenance inspections, you'll have a complete guide to preventing an EV fire.
  • EV SCS Design Checklist
  • EV SCS Install Checklist
  • EV SCS Maintain Checklist
  • EV Safety at Charging Sites poster
  • EV Charging Site Signage
  • EV Charging Site Directional Stickers
  • Pre-Incident Plan for EV Charging Sites
  • EV Charging Weekly Maintenance Plan
  • EV Charging Annual Maintenance Plan
  • EV SCS Fire Safety Action Plan
  • At-Home EV Charging Safety for Fleet Drivers
  • Toolbox Talk - EV Fire Safety
  • Electric Vehicle Safe Use Tips
  • EV Driving and Charging Safe Work Procedure

Download the course description

Need a quick guide to this easy-to-follow, online course for your colleagues or boss? 

Click on the image to download the EV Safer Charging System - UK course description in a handy one-page explainer.

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Proactive risk management of EV battery fires at charging sites

Introducing your expert instructors

Emma Sutcliffe

EV FireSafe director
Emma is the Director of EV FireSafe, a private company funded by the Australian Department of Defence to research EV battery fires & emergency response. She is also an operational volunteer firefighter.

Dan Fish

EV FireSafe TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Dan is EV FireSafe's Technical Specialist & EV safety guru. He started his career as a mechanic & became a full-time firefighter 20 years ago. He now has an encyclopaedic knowledge of EVs & high voltage systems.

Professor Paul Christensen

lithium-ion safety
Paul is a former Professor of Pure & Applied Electrochemisty at Newcastle University, UK. His work in lithium-ion battery fires is globally recognised for it's contribution to safety.

The EV FireSafe team are

#thought leading | #globally recognised | #data-driven | #safety focused | #evidence based 

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