E-bikes can be a eco-friendly, affordable and convenient delivery vehicle. However, it’s important to be aware of the safety hazards associated with buying or driving an e-bike or e-scooter. Important tips such as grabbing your gear from a reliable retailer, sticking to the manufacturer’s instructions like a pro, and getting a professional to handle any e-bike conversions, will help keep you safe.
You should know that the following issues can cause serious fire hazards;
- Batteries: While most e-bikes, e-scooters and their batteries are generally safe, lithium-ion batteries can cause serious fires, particularly if of poor quality, when damaged or improperly used.
- Conversion kits: Using these kits to convert normal bikes to e-bikes can be a fire hazard.
- Incompatible parts: Using incompatible batteries and chargers can be a fire risk.
- Poor quality: Buying defective or poor-quality products, including e-bike or e-scooter batteries, will increase your chance of an e-bike related fire.
Top tips to keep safe;
- Check product reviews and only buy from trusted sellers.
- Only use manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers.
- Get professional guidance when converting a bike into an e-bike.
- Don’t let the battery get too hot through over charging.
- Don’t leave your device charging unattended or when you are asleep.
- Don’t charge or store your battery in the hallway or where it could block escape routes.
*Remember to be legal on the roads, an e-bike needs to meet EAPC regulation. It’s best to keep this in mind when considering any modifications.
For the full details on keeping things safe and sound, check out the government guidance here.
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