Heat damage to electric vehicle power supply equipment
Incident Investigation
Heat damage to electric vehicle power supply equipment
October 7, 2021
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1293154-2021 (#25200)
Location: Port Alberni
Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident overview
A homeowner noticed a burning smell while charging his electric vehicle in his garage. A high resistance electrical connection at the receptacle was likely the cause of the heat production.