Owner Injured By Arc Flash While Using an EV Charger Adapter

Location: Hope

Regulated industry sector: Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 1000V)

Incident overview

While charging a Tesla at a fast-charging station, an uncertified third-party adapter failed, causing a high-voltage arc flash that injured the vehicle owner and caused major damage to the vehicle, charger, and adapter. The short circuit originated within the adapter, which was not approved for use in Canada and lacked a recognized certification mark. Watch the video.