PEV and PHEV
Always assume the high voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged.
Exposed electrical components, wires, and batteries present potential shock hazards.
Venting/off-gassing battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
Physical damage to the vehicle or battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
EMERGENCIES
CRASH: A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response for conventional vehicles would also require the same response for electric or hybrid-electric vehicles.
If possible
Move your car to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene.
Roll down windows before shutting the vehicle off.
Place the vehicle in Park, set the parking brake, turn off the vehicle, activate hazard lights, and move keys at least 16 feet away from the vehicle.
Always Call 911 if assistance is needed and advise that an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved. Do not touch exposed electrical components or the engine compartment, as a shock hazard may exist.
Avoid contact with leaking fluids and gases, and remain out of the way of oncoming traffic until emergency responders arrive.
When emergency responders arrive, tell them that the vehicle involved is an EV or HEV.