E-bike fires: Rapid, hot, and explosive

24 Nov 2026
Residential Building Safety Theatre

Last year 356 e-bike fires were recorded, a 13-fold increase since 2021. This session will explore how providers are responding to this new and concerning fire risk, including:  

  • The specific risks posed by e-bike fires 
  • How housing associations are working with their residents to prevent this issue 
  • The concerted public awareness, policies and product standards needed to mitigate the threat from these types of fires
Chair
Peter Apps
Peter Apps, Contributing editor, Inside Housing