147 - EV Fire = Insurance Won’t Pay? Here’s What PIAM Says

The EV fire incident at Alam Damai, Cheras has sparked plenty of debate about EV safety in Malaysia. Are EVs really more likely to catch fire than petrol cars?In this episode of SoyaCincau Let’s Talk About, we look beyond the speculation and examine the latest vehicle fire data from BOMBA. Based on the numbers, EV fires are actually less likely to occur compared to fires involving conventional vehicles.We also address another concern following the incident: insurance. Some have claimed that homes may not be covered if a fire involves an EV or an EV charger. We look at what the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) actually says about fire coverage, and what EV owners should know when installing a home charger.Are EVs really the fire hazard some people make them out to be? Let’s look at the data.#EV #EVFire #Bomba