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Can the voltage in an electric car kill you?

I’ve been thinking about buying an electric car for my next car in order to become more eco-friendly, but I’m concerned about their safety overall. Can the voltage in an electric car kill you?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Technically yes, it is possible to be electrocuted by the components of an
electric car
, but it is very unlikely that anyone inexperienced with electric cars would be in a position where they would be working on one with that potential risk.
The lithium-ion battery packs in electric cars have operating voltages between 200 and 800 volts, and they are extremely dangerous, but these high voltages do not travel around the whole car and it is highly unlikely passengers would ever come into contact with them.
While you may feel comfortable working under the hood of your gas-powered car, you should never work on a high-voltage electric system unless you absolutely know what you are doing. Hire an experienced
electric car mechanic
to do the work.
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