Recently, there have been a number of Chevrolet Volt EV fires. Apparently, the problem is serious enough that Chevrolet has issued several advisories on its recall page.

Not only does Chevrolet acknowledge that there is a problem, but it also advises owners of the 50,932 affected 2017-2019 Bolt EVs not to charge overnight or park indoors.

"General Motors has been notified of two recent Chevrolet Bolt EV fires in vehicles that have been upgraded as part of a safety recall announced in November 2020." The recall page asks "Out of an abundance of caution, owners of 2017-2019 Chevrolet Volt EVs that were part of the recalled vehicles are asked to park outdoors immediately after charging and not to leave the vehicle charging overnight while these incidents are investigated." It states.

NHTSA also noted that affected Chevrolet Volts are at risk of smoking and igniting internally and posted the same advice in a consumer alert. The agency also advises drivers not to park their vehicles near buildings immediately after charging.

The two recent fires involved Volts that were upgraded as part of a recall that began last November. As a result, Chevrolet is asking drivers of the recalled 2017-2019 model year Volts to drive safely while the investigation is underway.

Given that two Volts have caught fire in less than two weeks, as well as other confirmed Volt fires in the past, Chevrolet needs to determine the cause and, of course, whether it is putting other customers at risk.

Even if you own an affected vehicle, it does not mean that you cannot charge it at all. However, the charging situation should be monitored and vigilant in the event of any problems. This is also why the company advises that cars be placed outdoors.

You don't want to be sleeping when your car catches fire. Also, given the fact that EV fires are difficult to extinguish, firefighters would be better able to fight the fire if they were outdoors. Furthermore, it would be easier to contain the damage if there are no homes or buildings within reach of the flames.

If you don't have a 2017-2019 Volt or your model is not subject to a recall, you have nothing to worry about. Like gasoline-powered cars, electric cars are very safe and shouldn't burst into flames for no reason.