Guidance offered on reducing risk of e-bike and e-scooter fires

New guidance seeks to improve public safety and mitigate fire risk

New guidance seeks to improve public safety and mitigate fire risk

Information around how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters has been published by the government.

The guidance seeks to improve public safety and mitigate fire risk. It includes information on how to safely buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters.

Following extensive consultation with industry, guidance on battery safety for both e-scooters and e-bikes will raise awareness for owners on how to safely purchase an e-cycle or e-scooter, ensure it meets manufacturing...