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A New Zealand bus crash sparked EV safety fears, though the fire started in a petrol car, not the electric bus.
Intense media coverage has heightened public concern over electric vehicle (EV) safety in New Zealand, following a fatal bus crash in Auckland where a fire originated in a petrol car, not the EV, though the bus’s batteries were undamaged.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced changes to import penalties amid declining EV demand, with estimated savings of up to $6,500 on some models.
Despite official clarifications, speculation about EV risks persists, fueled by viral footage and social media.
Experts note EV fires are rare and harder to extinguish but not uniquely dangerous.
No official incident reports have been released, and media attention on EV fires appears disproportionate compared to similar incidents in conventional vehicles.
Un accidente de autobús en Nueva Zelanda provocó temores de seguridad de EV, aunque el incendio comenzó en un automóvil de gasolina, no en el autobús eléctrico.