Greek ferries no longer transport fully charged electric cars

Are they going do the same for Petrol cars with overflowing tank ?

Thw new ruling is not only applicable to EVs or PHEVs but it also considers CNG and LPG vehicles (also FCEVs).A low SoC reduces the stress on the pack. This allows for more room for the cells to expand in case of an emergency.

And zero acceptance for Lamborghinis and Ferrari's or was this just an empty marketing stunt?

I think the issue and reasons for this is when a electric catches fire its almost impossible to extinguish and repeatedly will reignite. Gas is easily extinguished and once its out it stays out

Seems like an over reaction to the risk, given that ICE vehicles are about 20 times more likely to be involved in a fire event than EV/PHEVs based on data from large UK leasing companies.As we saw at Luton airport recently a single ICE engine fire event caused hundred of cars to catch fire one after the other, and that took several days to extinguish.So what next ask all the ICE vehicles to empty their tanks before they board the boat ?Not all electric vehicle batteries are the same either, LFP batteries are much safer, unlike older NMC batteries.Perhaps we could see some figures on how many vehicle fires have occurred on greek ships and what percentage are ICE vs EV/PHEV etc, so we can decide whether someone is overreacting to narratives being pedalled by those with anti EV agendas.

Simple (correct) answer Pat. If people would read the report and not just the headlines they would not jump to the wrong conclusions.

I wondered when that would happen. Hopefully..it will also apply to uk ferries to Wherever.

The material comprising the batteries is the same., whether it is at 10% or 80% . You have the same fuel load, in the event of a fire. The electrical storage level doesn't contribute to the intensity or longevity of an EV fire.

Insurance companies would strongly disagree with you. ICE cars regularly self ignite for reasons ranging from fueltank explosions in hot weather to static discharges, but the most common by far is battery faults. ICE cars have a big battery in the engine bay and numerous small lithium batteries spread throughout the vehicle.

ICE cars still outnumber EVs by several hundred to one! Therefore……

Why all of a suddenly (don't remeber any of such number in the last 40 years or so) are getting car fires destroying hundreds of cars in carparks?