Claim: Video showing an EV battery explosion in an elevator, allegedly caused by the battery turning the area into a magnetic field.
Fact-check: This Video showing an Electric Battery Explosion in an Elevator in China is not Caused by Magnetic Field - FACTLY
Verdict: the viral video was originally reported in china in 2021. the explosion was not caused by magnetic fields, as the magnetic fields produced by the battery are too weak to trigger an explosion. additionally, the battery is not connected to a power source, and under ideal conditions, batteries do not produce magnetic fields. magnetic fields are generated only during charging or discharging. the explosion is more likely attributable to factors such as battery modification or overheating. hence the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Chaitanya
Date published: 2024-07-27T05:14:32