Fire Cloak will supply EV fire-containment blankets across the Formula E grid for the 2026 season, continuing its use in the all-electric racing series. The company says the British-made blankets are among the first to be certified to DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11, which it describes as the toughest standard for lithium-battery fire containment. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the product is built for fast, controlled deployment in the conditions a battery fire creates.
Built for Lithium-Battery Fire Containment
The EV fire blankets are engineered to handle the thermal runaway generated by lithium battery fires, the failure mode in which a cell overheats and triggers a self-sustaining reaction. The DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11 certification is a published standard for containing lithium-battery fires, giving teams and organizers a defined performance benchmark.
Use Across the Formula E Grid
Formula E is an all-electric racing series in which lithium battery systems, high-intensity racing, and close working conditions place safety at the center of operations. Fire Cloak’s blankets have been selected for use across the grid through the season.
Mark Tamblyn, Sales Director at Fire Cloak, said: “As Formula E heads into another season, we’re proud that Fire Cloak continues to be selected for use across the grid.”
Beyond motorsport, the company says its blankets are used in sectors where lithium battery fire risk is an operational concern, including marine, transport, logistics, workshops, and public infrastructure.
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