According to quarterly data prepared by F5A New Mobility Research & Consulting, in collaboration with the Polish State Fire Service (PSP) and the Polish Association of New Mobility (PSNM), the participation of electric vehicles in fire incidents remains low and has not worsened over the past quarters. In 2025, there were 44 electric cars, 105 hybrid cars, and 1 hydrogen vehicle reported as burned, while the number of burning combustion vehicles reached 9,515 during the same period.

When examining cumulative figures from 2020 to the end of 2025, the total number of fully electric car fires amounted to 108, compared to a staggering 55,712 fires involving combustion vehicles. This stark disparity highlights the significantly lower frequency of fires among electric vehicles. Furthermore, the data reveal that the rate of fires per vehicle type indicates that electric cars catch fire less often than their combustion counterparts, demonstrating a positive safety trend for EVs.

This information serves not only to reassure potential buyers of electric vehicles but also to emphasize the importance of data transparency regarding fire incidents associated with different vehicle types. As the automotive market continues to shift toward electrification, understanding the safety profile of electric vehicles is crucial for public perception and future policy-making.