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Because Teslas aren't running on flammable fuel. Seems pretty straightforward to me.

Most gas powered car fires are caused by mechanical and electrical related problems, nothing to do with the actual fuel.

Well, yeah, fuel doesn't ignite itself in a car in working order. Something else has to cause the fire.

But according to the report, only 28% of fires started with the fuel igniting. So that's less than I expected.