Information around how to safely purchase, charge and use e-bikes and e-scooters has been published by the government to improve consumer safety.
Following extensive consultation with industry, guidance on battery safety for both e-scooters and e-bikes will raise awareness for owners on how to safely purchase an e-cycle or e-scooter, ensure it meets manufacturing requirements and is only bought from reputable sellers. The documents also cover safe storage and charging, the warning signs for fire risk and how to address them, and how to dispose of batteries responsibly.
The guidance also reminds people that e-scooters cannot be used legally on roads unless they are part of an official rental trial.
