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April 26, 2026
Lightning Strikes Electric Car 3 Times in a Row
The BYD Song electric car was recently struck by lightning three times. Surveillance cameras on surrounding cars captured the incident, and the passengers were unharmed.
TL;DR
- A BYD Song electric car was struck by lightning three times consecutively.
- Passengers were unharmed as the vehicle's metal shell acted as a Faraday cage.
- An automated system shutdown feature activated, preventing short circuits.
- Inspected mechanics found the battery, motor, and control unit undamaged.
- The incident highlights the protection of modern EV high-voltage batteries against extreme scenarios like lightning strikes.
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