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Do electric cars emit a smell?
Since electric cars don't have gas and exhaust, will they still emit a smell?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a great question—but electric cars do not emit a smell.
If you’ve ever owned a car or lived in a big city, you’ve probably gotten used to the unique smell that gas-fueled vehicles emit. Classic cars have liquid fuel components like fuel pumps, tanks, and a fuel line that emits an odor from its exhaust.
Fun fact—gas itself does not have an odor. The smell we city dwellers have become accustomed to is an added ingredient called mercaptan. This scent was added to alert drivers of a gas leak and is considered a safety feature.
But what if EV batteries were to add a similar indicator? Well, it may look something like this.
Suppose there was any damage to the battery or seal. In that case, electric car manufacturers could add an odorant in either gas or liquid form stored somewhere on the battery. This could indicate to the driver that the battery has experienced damage.
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