Even before gas prices hit all-time highs, the best electric bikes and electric scooters have become increasingly popular ways of getting around. But, their increased presence has brought with it an increased danger of fires, both from uncertified batteries and from improper charging and storage.
In New York City, for instance, there were 18 deaths as a result of fires from lithium-ion batteries, which prompted the city to implement stricter regulations on the sale of e-bikes — and specifically, their batteries. As a result, the number of e-bike fatalities from fires in the city dropped to just one in 2025.
