There were more fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters in London in 2023 than in any previous year.
Safety charity Electrical Safety First said the plans could risk “more severe battery fires”.
Safety charity Electrical Safety First said the plans could risk “more severe battery fires”.
Currently the motors of e-bikes – or electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) as they are officially known – must not exceed 250 watts.
The government wants to increase that to 500 watts in England, Scotland and Wales.
There is also a form of EAPC which provides electrical assistance without the use of pedals, which are usually known as “twist and go” e-bikes.
Currently special approval is needed for any twist and go bike with throttle assistance above 3.73mph, but ministers want to increase that to 15.5mph.
In its consultation document, the government says the changes would make e-bikes a “more attractive and viable travel option for more people”, giving the example of people with mobility issues.
Safety charity Electrical Safety First said the plans could risk “more severe battery fires”.
There were more fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters in London in 2023 than in any previous year.
Currently the motors of e-bikes – or electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) as they are officially known – must not exceed 250 watts.
Safety charity Electrical Safety First said the plans could risk “more severe battery fires”.
Safety charity Electrical Safety First said the plans could risk “more severe battery fires”.
Currently the motors of e-bikes – or electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) as they are officially known – must not exceed 250 watts.
The government wants to increase that to 500 watts in England, Scotland and Wales.
There is also a form of EAPC which provides electrical assistance without the use of pedals, which are usually known as “twist and go” e-bikes.
Currently special approval is needed for any twist and go bike with throttle assistance above 3.73mph, but ministers want to increase that to 15.5mph.
In its consultation document, the government says the changes would make e-bikes a “more attractive and viable travel option for more people”, giving the example of people with mobility issues.
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