E-bike, E-scooter Fires Surge in UK

E-bike and e-scooter fires surge in the UK, with a 38% increase in e-bike fires and a 20% rise in e-scooter fires in 2025. Faulty batteries, conversion kits, and chargers, often cheap and unregulated, are the main culprits. London saw the highest number of fires, with 171 e-bike and 35 e-scooter incidents. These fires spread rapidly and release toxic fumes, resulting in fatalities. Experts warn of a growing safety issue due to subpar products and black market batteries. The government has started consultations to make online platforms responsible for removing dangerous goods, and bans on private e-scooters and non-foldable e-bikes on public transport have been implemented to curb this trend.

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