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Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

At least 432 ebike fires and 147 e-scooter fires recorded in 2025, up 38% and 20% respectively on previous year Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, renewing…

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The GuardianApr 6, 2026, 11:01 PM

Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

At least 432 ebike fires and 147 e-scooter fires recorded in 2025, up 38% and 20% respectively on previous year Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, renewing concerns over the use of lithium batteries and unregulated marketplaces. Fire brigade figures obtained by the Press Association show there were at least 432 ebike fires recorded across the UK in 2025, up 38% from 313 the previous year and more than five times higher than the 84 recorded in 2021. Continue reading...

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