How to stop lithium-ion scooters and bikes from being a fire hazard
Lithium-ion mobility devices become a constant fire hazard every time they are plugged in to charge. This unpredictable danger makes owners feel like their e-scooter or e-bike is the biggest risk in their home.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using a mechanical timer that automatically stops the charge
- 2Preferring charging to only 80% to maintain battery health
- 3Doing any charging of a lithium battery outside the house in a small shed or enclosure
- 4Checking with homeowner's associations and condo boards regarding storage and rules
- 5Buying devices with older lead-acid batteries
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“My only concern is that I have seen a few news of fire from such a device here and there.”source ↗
Mo Kim · Mechanics Stack Exchange · 7 upvotes
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