Electrical vehicles could have loads of benefits in comparison with combustion-engined autos however additionally they carry new challenges when it comes to how the know-how have to be handled within the case of an accident. Extrication specialists undertake particular coaching for EVs, uncovering the areas they need to take note of. One in all them is the situation of the particular cables that must be minimize to be able to shut down the high-voltage system.

A video uploaded on a Fb Web page known as Subsequent Stage Extrication proves how simple it’s for a skilled particular person to close down the system. First, it’s essential break the rear quarter window on the passenger facet of the Tesla Mannequin 3. Then all it’s a must to do is take away the inside trim and reveal the crimson cable with the orange label. Double-cutting this cable will make sure that the high-voltage is disconnected, making the primary responder’s work safer.

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Tesla, Rivian, and BMW are among the automakers that supply two totally different places to close down the high-voltage system of their EVs. Within the pictured Tesla Mannequin 3 (in addition to within the Mannequin Y, S, X) the simplest location is the one beneath the entrance hood, which may be accessed with out damaging any a part of the automobile. The crimson cable underneath the hood appears to be like precisely the identical, that includes an similar orange tag so it may be simply distinguished from different cables.

Whereas the under-the-bonnet spot for the high-voltage extrication in EVs is fairly customary observe, having a second spot is handy in a case of a critical accident the place deformation could make it not simply accessible. As reported by Subsequent Stage Extrication, in Rivian fashions the cables are additionally positioned underneath the inside trim within the passenger-side C-pillar, whereas BMW EVs have them within the charging port.

Beneath you possibly can watch two informative movies that work as extrication guides for the Tesla Mannequin 3 and Mannequin X. Each of them counsel that even when first responders double-cut the devoted cables, they need to by no means assume that high-voltage has been utterly disconnected, treating all HV elements with particular care always.