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Hybrids (so presumably Prius' too) are the most likely type of vehicle to catch on fire: https://www.autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/


That source mentions BMW and Chrysler hybrids as problematic. (go figure) Toyota's NiMH batteries have a very good record for reliability and safety going back two decades.

Hybrids on average have a greater fire risk because they have more opportunity for mistakes -- they have both the spicy components from an EV and the spicy components from a gas car.


Based on the list there Toyota isn’t even listed?




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