Your eScooter or eBike
When buying your eScooter or eBike, make sure you do your research. Take care when buying secondhand or conversion kits, and ensure that they have the proper documentation, approved chargers and safety markings.
Safe ownership
- Not all eScooters and eBikes are road legal, so it’s worth checking if riding on the road is your intention. Visit police.uk for more information about eScooters and eBikes.
- Ensure you have working smoke alarms and test them regularly. If you charge or store your electric bike/scooter in a garage or kitchen ensure you install detection, we recommend heat alarms rather smoke detectors for these areas.
- Register your product with the manufacturer to validate any warranties – batteries are usually included in warranties. Registering makes it easier for manufacturers to contact you in the event of safety or recall information.
- If you need to dispose of a damaged or end of life battery, don’t dispose of it in your household waste or normal recycling. These batteries, when punctured or crushed can cause fires in bin lorries, recycling and waste centres. Your electric bike/scooter manufacturer may offer a recycling service. Alternatively check with your local authority for suitable battery recycling arrangements in your area.
Charging
- Batteries should be checked for damage regularly.
- Always use genuine chargers and buy replacements from a reputable supplier.
- Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when charging.
- If you need to dispose of a damaged or end of life battery, don’t dispose of it in your household waste or normal recycling. These batteries, when punctured or crushed can cause fires in bin lorries, recycling and waste centres. Your electric bike/scooter manufacturer may offer a recycling service or you can check with your local authority for battery recycling arrangements in your area.
- Charge batteries on hard flat surfaces so that heat can dissipate.
- Do not charge electric bikes/scooters on your escape routes, e.g. in corridors or blocking doorways, if there’s a fire, it can affect people’s ability to escape.
- Don’t leave electric bikes/scooters continuously on charge after the cycle is complete.
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