Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Electric Vehicles: Safety

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what information they have received from Fire and Rescue Services about the safety of (1) e-bikes, and (2) e-scooters; and the safety of the batteries of those vehicles.

Answer: All e-bikes and e-scooters must comply with product safety legislation including the batteries used to power them. The Government maintains regular contact with the Fire and Rescue Services and has discussed many issues including fire incidents relating to e-bikes and e-scooters. We encourage users to follow available guidance, including from Electrical Safety First and from the London Fire Brigade, alongside manufacturer instructions on safe use.

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