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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoEbike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs
Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged to record levels in 2025, raising safety concerns over lithium batteries and unregulated sales.
New figures have indicated a record-breaking 206 ebike and escooter fires broke out in London during 2025, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB). Two Londoners died in the fires last year, with a total of five people since 2023. A brigade spokesperson said the blazes were often caused by faulty or poorly built vehicles, usually bought online or second hand, leading to failures in lithium-ion batteries, conversion kits or chargers.