EV owner gets fined after trying to use a toaster to warm up his car battery, sparking a house fire

Sat, 12/09/2023 - 10:55

A photo of a car driving through some snowy weather in Denmark. — A Danish man was hit with a substantial fine after using a toaster to warm his EV battery. The toaster ended up catching fire and damaging the car, as well as the neighbor's home.
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A Danish man sparked a house fire after trying to use a toaster to warm his electric-car battery.
No one was hurt in the fire, but it destroyed the EV and damaged a neighbor's house.
Cold weather can damage an EV's fuel economy.

Toasters, they're great for warming up Pop-Tarts and bagels, but not so great for warming up an electric vehicle. In case you're wondering why not, a Danish man tried and is now paying the price — literally.

The man end starting a fire that engulfed his EV, according to Danish authorities.