General · 7 April 2026
E-bike and scooter fires hit new 2025 record
UK fire brigades recorded 432 e-bike blazes in 2025, a 38% jump from the previous year, alongside 147 e-scooter fires, up 20%. Fires involving lithium batteries can spread rapidly and produce toxic vapour. Many incidents are caused by faulty batteries, conversion kits or chargers, particularly products bought from unregulated online marketplaces.
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