The Challenge

Why EV fires are
different

The thermal runaway of a lithium-ion battery pushes conventional fire-response systems past their limits.

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Thermal Runaway

When a lithium-ion battery is damaged, a chain chemical reaction inside drives temperature up sharply. Ordinary water alone struggles to extinguish it.

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Long Extinguishing Time

EV fires require far more time and water than ordinary vehicle fires. Miss the golden time and the damage grows exponentially.

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Rapid Spread

In densely parked environments, a single EV fire can spread quickly to adjacent vehicles. Isolation and containment are essential.

Our Approach

Gigto EV's four-stage response

Detect → Isolate → Suppress early → Alert. The integrated system performs this automatically, and suppression within 10 minutes of an EV fire is achievable in practice.

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Real-time Detection

Battery temperature, gas, smoke and flame at each slot are monitored 24/7 by multiple sensors.

2

Immediate Isolation

On detecting an anomaly, the affected slot is isolated automatically, physically blocking flame and smoke from spreading to adjacent vehicles.

3

Early Suppression

A suppressant optimized for EV battery fires is discharged immediately at that slot to arrest thermal runaway. Suppression within 10 minutes of an EV fire is achievable.

4

External Alert

A fire alert is sent automatically to the fire department (119), the facility manager and the vehicle owner for a rapid follow-up response.

Benefits

The fastest way
to prevent damage

Responding automatically at the very first moment, before a fire spreads in earnest, is the most effective way to handle EV fires. The system works 24/7 without human intervention.

  • Minimizes the possibility of casualties
  • Prevents damage to adjacent vehicles
  • Blocks fire spread through the building and facility
  • Lowers insurance and operating costs
  • Enables sustainable EV-infrastructure operation
The first-minute golden time
Where We Help

Applicable environments

Gigto EV's fire-response solution can be applied across a wide range of EV-related facilities.

Apartments & Residential

Protects residents when an EV fire occurs in an underground garage. It can be integrated into new complexes and reconstruction projects.

Commercial & Office

Manages EV fire risk in office-building and shopping-mall garages, protecting tenants and users and preserving facility assets.

Public Charging Stations

Effectively manages fire risk where many EVs charge at once — highway rest areas, urban hub stations and more.

Electric-Bus Depots

Strengthens fire safety at electric-bus depots where large-capacity batteries are concentrated.

EV Service & Manufacturing

Pre-empts battery fire risk that can arise during EV manufacturing and servicing.

Logistics & Delivery Depots

Manages fire risk at logistics hubs where many electric trucks and vans are stored, ensuring operational continuity.

Protect your facility
from EV fires.

Find out how Gigto EV's solution can apply to your site through a free consultation.