e-Scooters and e-Bikes are becoming increasingly popular in the community but they can be a fire risk. As of 28 September, 165 e-bike and e-scooter fires had been recorded in the capital in 2025, including 134 e-bike fires. This is an average of around 18 e-bike or e-scooter fires a month. Sadly there has been one fatality, which is the fourth since 2023 in London.
On occasions batteries can fail catastrophically, they can 'explode' and/or lead to a rapidly developing fire. This can often block the means of escape from your home.
Electrical Safety First has also produced an article on the growing dangers.
ChargeSafe: How to charge e-bikes & e-scooters safely. | London Fire Brigade
Follow the safety instructions
It's important to follow the safety instructions. Both the London Fire Brigade and the National Fire Chiefs Council provide advice about storing and charging e-bikes and e-scooters.
Please note you are not allowed to charge e-bike/e-scooters in communal areas of our buildings or transport them in the lifts.