Worried about an electric vehicle fire at your charging site?

Welcome to the Electric Vehicle
Safer Charging System - UK Edition!

We've all seen pictures of burnt out EVs at charging sites and the comments about how hard they are to extinguish...but how can YOU prevent catastrophe at your building or carpark?

The EV Safer Charging System supports EV charging site owners to make great fire safety decisions and prevent costly mistakes that could endanger lives and property.
  • In just 30-40 minutes, you'll learn how to:
  • Identify EV (and other!) battery fire risks
  • Understand your local regulations and standards
  • Design, install and maintain safer charging zones
  • Implement industry-backed safety protocols
  • Build insurer and stakeholder confidence!
Backed by EV FireSafe's real-world data and emergency response insights, this course gives you the tools to reduce risk, protect people, and collaborate with your colleagues, fire engineer, fire department and insurance company.

Whether you're managing a fleet depot or public charging site—this training could stop a fire before it starts. Start learning today!
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  • Author: EV FireSafe
  • Level: Beginner
  • Study time: 30-45 mins
  • Video time: 15 mins
  • Format: Self-guided
  • Support: Regular webinars

Reduce EV battery fire risk

Electric vehicle battery fires are rare, but when they do occur they present new risks and challenges for everyone.

EV FireSafe's database shows approx 15% of fires happen while the EV is connected to energised charging, with around a third of those in a publicly accessible car park.

This online, self-guided course steps through real-world data, including frequency, cause and the level of damage to buildings after an EV battery fire.
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The EV Safer Charging System...

...is used, referenced and recommended by major private companies, the Australian Department of Defence, insurance companies, fire agencies and charging providers all over the world.

This sensible, easy-to-follow system will raise your awareness and reduce your risk of an EV battery fire at your charging site.

Here's what you'll find inside the EV Safer Charging System:

Knowledge

Likelihood of an EV battery fire and why they happen at charging, plus case studies of actual incidents we've researched 

Risk identification

For site owners, fleet and sustainability managers, apartment buildings and emergency responders...we'll help you create a better site risk assessment

What's included?

Design, Install and Maintain

Step-by-step checklists with all the supporting resources you need for fire safety

Resources

All the paperwork and templates done for you, including signage, pre-incident plan, checklists and an action plan for your insurer

Stakeholder information

The data you need to ensure everyone is comfortable with EVs and charging, with easy forms for your fire engineer, charging installer and local fire brigade awareness

Fleet drivers

A draft safe work method statement while driving and charging, what to do in an emergency and practical safety advice for at-home charging 

Designed to support...

Resources preferred by insurers

All the paperwork you need to prove you've identified and reduced your risk so you can keep your insurance assessor happy!

Are concerns about fire risk holding back EVs in your fleet or workplace?

Do any of these sentences sound familiar?
  • I've heard EVs catch fire all the time and they're meant to be really intense
  • I saw on Facebook that EVs are a fire threat to our vehicles and building 
  • If EV charging is the carpark it could set the building on fire
  • Our insurance might not cover the damage or renew our policy if EV charging is installed
  • We're trying to decarbonise our fleet, but drivers are concerned about fire risk
  • How do fleet drivers safely charge up at home?
  • We don't know enough about EV fire risk to plan EV charging for our fleet

This is your complete
EV charging safety toolkit!

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We have ALL the resources you need to build a safer EV charging site!

From initial proposal to annual inspections, you'll have access to a massive range of resources, including:
  • 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 SCS Fire Safety Action Plan
  • EV Charging Weekly Maintenance Plan
  • EV Charging Annual Maintenance Plan
  • PMD battery fire risk mitigations
  • Power tool battery fire risk mitigations
  • Safer EV Charging at Home for Fleet Drivers
  • EV Fleet Driver Safe Work Procedures

Design, Install and Maintain your Safer EV Charging Site now!

Here's what's in the
EV SCS -UK Edition...

Complete the course anywhere, anytime & on any device

Identify EV battery fire risks specific to your site and fleet

Raise the level of EV battery fire risk awareness with fleet drivers

One simple system to prevent and plan for an EV fire emergency

Can you afford NOT to build a safer electric vehicle charging site?

EV charging fire safety FAQs

Who is this course for?

The EV SCS UK Edition course is designed for fleet, sustainability and facilities managers, fleet drivers, government departments, building owners or managers, carparks, apartments and anyone involved in installing or managing EV charging sites. No prior EV knowledge is required.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course takes 30 to 45 minutes, including short videos, interactive learning, and a heap of downloadable resources to make safer EV charging as easy as possible for you!

Does it include technical or fire safety standards?

Yes. The course is built on real-world fire incident data, aligns with fire agency guidance, and provides practical risk reduction steps relevant to UK and international safety standards.

Does it cover apartment or public charging sites?

Yes. The EV Safer Charging System course includes guidance for residential, commercial, and public sites, including apartment complexes, carparks, and fleet depots. It helps you assess risks specific to each setting.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes! Upon completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate of completion, which can be shared with your employer, stakeholders or used for compliance documentation.

Can I share this training with my team or organisation?

Yes! We offer bulk enrolments and licensing options for teams, councils, and companies. Contact us to learn how to onboard your staff and integrate the training into your safety or induction programs.

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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