NISSAN LEAF BURNS IN GARAGE THANKS TO DODGY DIY CHARGING SETUP

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This video details a Nissan Leaf that caught fire in a garage in Glen Waverly, Australia. The reviewer, John Cadogan, strongly asserts that the fire was not caused by the EV's battery or inherent fault, but rather by a "dodgy DIY charging setup." Specifically, he points to the use of an aftermarket charging lead with a travel adapter, likely to circumvent Nissan Australia's expensive "contingency charger" accessory. Cadogan criticizes Nissan for not including a standard Australian plug charger with the vehicle, forcing owners into potentially unsafe workarounds. He argues that the travel adapter, not designed for sustained high current draw, likely melted and initiated the blaze. The reviewer contrasts this with the stability of home solar batteries and advocates for home solar and battery storage as a safer and more effective climate action. He concludes that while the fire was preventable with proper charging solutions (like an electrician-fitted charger or a standard included charger), the incident highlights a broader societal failure to integrate EVs safely, akin to existing infrastructure for petrol or gas.