The driver taking the child to the hospital refused to park because he was worried the electric car could explode

The Parking status at the hospital in the UK is one of the biggest complaints of the British people. Sure, them Doctor’s visits won’t cause them financial ruin, but they certainly won’t have free or spacious parking. Now, a local driver has found a new drama about parking at the hospital to complain after they were Turn your back on the garage because they were worried their electric car might catch fire.

Paul Freeman-Powell was taking his son to an appointment at Liverpool’s Alder Hey hospital when they were told electric vehicles were not allowed in the hospital’s parking garage, reports CarScoops. When drivers arrived at the facility’s parking lot, they were met with a sign stating that electric vehicles were not allowed.

After questioning this decision with security at the garage, Freeman-Powell was asked to be replaced Park near the grass because the hospital parking garage is undergoing a sprinkler system upgrade. While work is going on, trams are not allowed inside due to fire concerns. As CarScoops reports:

After his unpleasant experience, Mr. Freeman-Powell took to social media to complain and publicly shared the “Freedom of Information Request” document he emailed to the hospital. In it, he stated that ICE-powered vehicles are believed to be 20 times more likely to catch fire than electric vehicles and requested more information about the hospital’s decision-making process regarding the ban.

Hospital decision bans electric vehicles from one of its garages has sparked outrage among clean car campaigners. Since Freeman-Powell shared her experience on social media, others have spoken out about the difference in fire risk between electric and gasoline-powered cars on the road.

Although there have been several serious fires caused by electric vehicles in recent months, including on vehicles a ship carrying hundreds of cars In the US, electric vehicles are still less likely to catch fire than gasoline vehicles. As the BBC explains:

Colin Walker, head of transport at the Climate and Energy Intelligence Unit research group, agreed that the evidence did not support the hospital’s position.

“Data from EV FireSafe, supported by the Australian Government, shows that petrol cars are 80 times more likely to catch fire than electric cars,” he told the BBC.

He also highlighted a report published last year from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency which found that in 2022 there were an average of 3.8 fires per 100,000 electric and hybrid cars, and 68 fires per 100,000 cars. of all fuel types, with these numbers including arson.

“It is important for drivers to understand the relative risks,” Mr Walker said.

Hospitals in the UK are taking a stand and will not allow electric vehicles in covered areas of the car park until an updated sprinkler system is installed. The move was based on advice from local fire services, the BBC reported, with the hospital instead saying that electric vehicle owners are welcome to park at the Hospital’s main car park as well as at one of hospital parking lots. 14 EV charging stations it’s on the website.