Overview
- Technical Safety BC said the 2024 Hope incident was caused by an arc flash from a short circuit between the driver’s adapter and the station cable.
- The adapter was an aftermarket A2Z unit that was not certified in Canada and not approved by Tesla.
- The driver sustained minor injuries, the passenger was unhurt, and the adapter was destroyed, according to the regulator.
- The investigation reported the charger delivered abnormal voltage that contributed to the failure.
- Safety advocates are urging EV owners to use certified equipment and be cautious with third-party accessories.