26/02/2026
🚲⚡ E-Bikes & Charging Risks – Is Your Business Protected?
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular — brilliant for commuting, delivery services and employee travel.
But… they also introduce new fire and property risks that many businesses don’t fully consider.
Lithium-ion batteries, if damaged, poorly maintained or incorrectly charged, can cause serious fires — particularly when charging indoors.
As Haulage insurance specialists, we’re seeing a rise in claims linked to:
🔥 Batteries charged overnight
🔥 Charging near combustible materials
🔥 Non-approved chargers
🔥 Poor installation of charging equipment
🔥 Lack of fire detection in storage areas
If your business uses or stores e-bikes (or allows staff to bring them onsite), it’s important to:
✔ Ensure charging areas are well ventilated
✔ Use manufacturer-approved batteries & chargers only
✔ Avoid overnight unattended charging
✔ Install proper electrical circuits for charging stations
✔ Review your fire risk assessment
✔ Notify your insurer where required
These small steps can prevent major disruption.
📘 Read the full RiskSTOP guidance leaflet here:
https://riskstop.us12.list-manage.com/track/click...
If you're unsure whether your current policy responds to e-bike storage or charging exposures, we’re happy to review it with you.
Because prevention is always better than a claim.
📞 ARC Broker Services Ltd
“All Risks Considered” - CORE HAULAGE SCHEME
01529 675021 or 022