E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached a record high last year.
FOI data reveals national trends
Figures reveal there were 432 e-bike fires in 2025 which was a 38% increase from the previous year.
Meanwhile, there were 147 e-scooter fires, a 20% rise.
The statistics were obtained from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests carried out by the PA news agency.
PA sent FOIs to all 49 fire and rescue services in the UK, asking for the number of incidents recorded between 2021 and 2025.
The highest number was recorded by the London Fire Brigade, followed by Greater Manchester and Nottinghamshire.
Battery failures and product risks identified
Experts say the rise is down to failing batteries, conversion kits and chargers. Products which have been purchased from online marketplaces are more at risk of malfunctioning and often aren’t subject to the same regulations as other retailers.
On Tuesday, March 31, the Government announced a consultation on new measures to protect consumers from unsafe products.
This includes products sold online. The Government says the reforms will mean consumers will benefit from better protections from products which are deemed unsafe.
