Electric bicycles and electric scooters, known as e-bikes and e-scooters, are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, especially in cities. But the lithium-ion batteries often used to power these devices can lead to battery fires and explosions.

 

This video explains why e-bikes and e-scooters catch fire, what some jurisdictions are doing to try and better regulate that risk, and what tips people can follow to stay safe if they use, store, or charge e-bikes or e-scooters.

 

More safety resources, including a free, downloadable tip sheet, are available at nfpa.org/ebikes.