E-bike and e-scooter fires have hit a record high – this is why | UK News
E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, new figures suggest. There were 432 blazes involving e-bikes during 2025 – a 38% jump compared with a year earlier. Meanwhile, 147 e-scooter fires were reported, up 20% from the 123 seen in 2024. These incidents are often caused by failing batteries, conversion kits and…
