KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- The recent fire involving an electric vehicle (EV) in Alam Damai, Cheras has raised questions about insurance coverage if something goes wrong while charging an EV at home.

If an EV or its charging equipment causes a fire, is your home actually covered? Following the recent incident, the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has issued a clarification on what Malaysian home and motor insurance policies generally cover, as well as several things EV owners should take note of.

The good news is that an EV-related fire isn't automatically excluded from standard home insurance coverage. However, PIAM says homeowners should ensure that their property is adequately insured, notify their insurer when installi...