Number of Oxfordshire e-bike and e-scooter fires revealed

New data from fire services has revealed that ore than 600 e-bike or e-scooter fires were recorded in the UK during 2025.

Of those, seven were in Oxfordshire including six e-bike fires and one e-scooter fire.

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For comparison, the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service reported nine e-bike fires and two e-scooter fires.

According to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service these fires can occur when the lithium-ion battery is damaged.

A spokesperson said: “E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular. Most are powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be charged at home.

“It is important to charge e-bikes and e-scooters safely to avoid a risk of a fire starting and putting your families and homes at risk.”

In 2024, the police reported on an e-bike fire in the Oxfordshire village of Standlake.

Witney Fire Station and Abingdon Fire Station crews were called to the fire in a garage just after 10pm in the village in July.

The crews managed to bring the fire under control and have issued advice to the public about safe electrical use to avoid fires. 

An Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service spokesperson said the “swift actions” by those living at the property meant damage was limited to the bike. 

The spokesperson said the residents had only realised there was a fire because they had working smoke alarms.

The spokesperson said: “Fires involving e-bikes and scooters have been on the rise recently nationally and we urge everyone to take precautions when charging at home.

“Although in this case the charger was the correct one there are many after market chargers that are not suitable.”