SAFETYCAR launches EV fire suppression system, names Tuffi Singapore distributor

SAFETYCAR has launched a new automatic fire suppression system for electric vehicles and appointed Tuff Clad Pte Ltd as its exclusive Singapore distributor. The move targets front-compartment fires in EVs, a risk that can damage low-voltage systems and potentially spread toward the traction battery.

Why it matters: - SAFETYCAR is extending its fire suppression technology into electric vehicles at a time when EV safety and battery-adjacent fire risk remain a major concern for drivers and fleet operators. - The new system is designed to stop fires in the front service compartment before they can spread to other parts of the vehicle. - Tuffi’s role as exclusive Singapore distributor gives SAFETYCAR a local channel into Singapore’s EV market.

What happened: - SAFETYCAR launched the SAFETYCAR® EV Automatic Fire Suppression System [PROFESSIONAL] for electric vehicles. - SAFETYCAR appointed Tuff Clad Pte Ltd, a member of the Tuffi Group of Companies, as the exclusive Singapore distributor for the EV product line. - Tuffi hosted an industry introduction session on 9 September 2026 in Singapore. - At the session, automotive participants saw the system installed in an electric vehicle and learned how the technology works.

The details: - The SAFETYCAR EV [PROFESSIONAL] is built to suppress fires involving low-voltage electrical systems and electronic components in the front service compartments and frunks of EVs. - The system uses automatic localised fire suppression to help prevent fire spread toward the vehicle’s high-voltage traction battery. - In most EVs, the front service compartment contains the 12V auxiliary battery, wiring and connectors, fuse and relay boxes, power distribution components, charging-system equipment and electronic control modules. - Overheating components, damaged wiring and electrical short circuits can start fires in those confined areas. - The system uses a 2.5-metre tube that holds the right volume of SCL25™ Clean Agent for the protected compartment. - The tube can be routed around electrical and electronic components that need protection. - The system requires no electronic sensors, batteries, external power or connection to the vehicle’s electrical system. - When heat reaches 120°C, the tube activates, opens at the hottest point and releases SCL25 Clean Agent into the affected area. - The agent suppresses the fire without leaving powder, foam or damaging residue on sensitive equipment. - The system works while the EV is driving, parked, charging or unattended. - The rated service life is five years. - John Lee, founder of SAFETYCAR, said the product was developed to suppress a fire where it starts before it escalates and to add protection around critical electrical systems at the front of an EV. - The SAFETYCAR EV system protects low-voltage electrical systems and electronic equipment in the front service compartment, not the sealed high-voltage traction battery. - The system is not designed to extinguish thermal runaway inside the traction battery. - Instead, it provides a first line of automatic fire protection around the auxiliary battery, wiring, power distribution systems and electronic equipment. - Suppressing the originating fire can help limit heat transfer and reduce the risk of fire spreading toward the traction battery. - The EV system joins SAFETYCAR’s existing Automatic Fire Suppression System [PROFESSIONAL] for petrol, diesel and hybrid engine compartments. - SAFETYCAR says its systems already protect thousands of vehicles worldwide, including passenger vehicles, classic and vintage automobiles and high-performance cars. - Tuffi has more than 50 years of experience in automotive protection and car care in Singapore. - Shu Yi Mei, director of Tuff Clad Pte Ltd, said the company has begun introducing the EV system to the local automotive industry. - Tuffi says the 9 September session showed the system installed by its professional installers and gave participants a first-hand look at how it works. - The SAFETYCAR EV Automatic Fire Suppression System [PROFESSIONAL] is effective against Class A, Class B, Class C and electrical fires. - The product carries the SAFETYCAR Lifetime Warranty during its five-year rated service life. - SAFETYCAR is Singapore-headquartered and focuses on automatic fire protection for road, performance, classic and electric vehicles. - SAFETYCAR’s research and manufacturing operations use clean-agent technology. - Tuffi is a Singapore automotive protection and car-care specialist with more than 50 years of industry experience. - Tuffi serves individual vehicle owners, automotive companies and fleet operators. - SAFETYCAR’s website is safetycarlabs.com. - Tuffi’s website is tuffi.com.sg. - SAFETYCAR’s social channels include LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Between the lines: - The launch positions SAFETYCAR to address a specific EV fire scenario that sits outside the high-voltage battery itself, which is where many consumers focus their attention. - The exclusive distributor deal suggests SAFETYCAR is pairing product launch with local market access rather than treating Singapore as a standalone test case. - The system’s no-power, no-sensor design could appeal to owners who want passive protection that does not depend on the vehicle’s electrical architecture.

What’s next: - SAFETYCAR and Tuffi are now introducing the EV fire suppression system to Singapore motorists and the broader automotive industry. - The companies are likely to use the distributor relationship and live demonstrations to build adoption among owners, workshops and fleet operators.

The bottom line: - SAFETYCAR is betting that automatic, compartment-level fire suppression will become a practical safety add-on for EVs, especially in markets like Singapore where vehicle protection standards are high.