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Oh so they are not safe to be charged in an integral garage? So you clearly think EV's are not safe?Overcharging starts fire.
Clearly petrol and diesel also burns, but it is not the chance of a fire, but also the ability to fight a fire should it start. I have had a petrol van catch fire, and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, but it seems with the EV, only option is to run away, they are simply not safe enough.
Even liquid fuel cars can cause problems if they catch fire, the Liverpool multi story car park showed that, but the electric car is far worse, and so the big question is if it is worth the risk?
The whole question is about risk assessment. From the problems with a TN-C-S supply being used in a non bonded location (outside) to the fires, and the voltages involved. The electric fork lift is extra low voltage, the charger is fixed not built into the fork lift, and they are charged in doors, the batteries can produce hydrogen and sulphur dioxide so good ventilation and non sparking environment, so there are risks, but over the 100 plus years we have been using lead acid batteries we have learnt how to use the with low risk, one can't say they are safe, but they are low risk.
The batteries used in EV cars are the same as used in homes for electric storage, but in the home they are in the main installed outside. However very little difference between cars being charged on a train or in an integral garage, it is unlikely the train will derail or crash. If risk of fire is why not charged enroute, then it is clear they are not safe. Can't have it both ways.
I have phones and two e-bikes where the batteries are charged in doors, but there is a difference in a 12 Ah battery which could be carried out of the house on a shovel, to the size used in a car.