18 Deaths from Battery Fires Show Hidden Danger of UK's E Bike Boom The UK's e bike boom has brought many benefits, including reduced carbon emissions and healthier commuting options.
However, it also brings hidden dangers that are increasingly being revealed by the growing number of fires caused by faulty or poorly maintained batteries.
Data gathered by BBC Verify shows that between 2019 and 2025, there were over 2,000 fires started by e bikes, e scooters, or their batteries in the UK.