Emergency Response Steps - Mahindra e2o City Quick Reference Manual

ACCIDENTS:
The vehicle 72V battery is of Li-ion type and has solvents as electrolyte. In the event of fire or any high
impact accident damaging battery / battery compartment, first responder is advised to check vehicle for
extent of damage, damages to 72V DC system. Then check the damage to battery and its compartment.
Battery electrolyte is colour less and has sweet odor, in the event of coming in contact may irritate skin and
eyes. Use excess water to rinse area of contact and see a doctor immediately. This is highly flammable and in
the event of any fire, ABC type fire extinguisher (Recommended for electrical hazards) to be used for
dozing it. Since battery modules are sealed and small in size, electrolyte will not leak in large quantity.
BATTERY PACK VOLTAGE
BATTERY CAPACITY
NUMBER OF MODULES
BATTERY DIMENSION
BATTERY PACK WEIGHT
For road accident incidents:
Do a visual check for any leak from bottom side of the vehicle due to impact, refer battery handling
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document.
In the event of fire, follow procedures as this is an EV and should use AB type extinguisher for dozing
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fire.
! In the event of rear collision, check extent of damage to on board regular / fast charging ports, check
vehicle system layout.
The vehicle has sealed Li-ion battery pack. Improper handling of battery could lead to risk of severe burns and
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electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death and also may cause damage to environment.
! As vehicle uses a 72 volts battery system, some of the systems could be hot before & after their usage. Hence
pay attention and follow warning labels located at places in vehicle.
Never try to access, remove parts / cables / connectors which can cause shock or severe burns or result in
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serious injury or death. 72 volts cables are colour coded in Orange and systems are not user serviceable.
For accident cases:
1. If vehicle is in drivable condition, move vehicle off the road, park and switch off drive system.
2. Check for any exposed 72 volts cables / parts. To do so check the picture indicating voltage layout of system.
Never touch any exposed 72 volts wiring and avoid any possible electric shock.
3. For any reason to tow the vehicle, do it with recovery vehicle support. In the event of not doing so, drive motor
may generate electricity, can cause damage to EV components and may result in fire.
4. If vehicle cannot be assessed for extent of damage, do not touch vehicle and contact nearest authorised service
center or customer care executive.
5. For any requirements of body repair due to accidents, vehicle should be delivered to authorised service center to
evaluate damage and take necessary precautions. Damaged Li-ion battery modules could pose safety risks to
untrained technicians & repair person.

7.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE STEPS

72 Volts
210 Ah
23 (69 cells)
215 X 135 X 220
165 Kilograms
CAUTION
CAUTION
JUMP STARTING
Vehicle system has an 72volts battery pack
& auxiliary battery that powers the control
systems. Do not 'jump start' any battery in
the system & do not use vehicle battery to
jump start any other vehicles.
WARNING
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