E-bikes have grown in popularity due to their cost and ease of use, and millions now own these vehicles which rival motorcycles and some cars when it comes to reliability as well as compact size, giving the owner the ability to use and store a motorized vehicle without having to have a garage, something that city dwellers are particularly interested in.

Despite their popularity, these vehicles have been the subject of a worrying trend where they spontaneously catch fire due to an explosion that emanates from their battery, a lithium-ion pack that is also seen in over 99 percent of phones. Lithium-ion batteries are used in e-bikes due to their compact nature and ability to pack a punch as far as power or energy storage is concerned, and their fast charging capability. They have become so small yet powerful that they can power an e-bike for miles without needing to recharge.

In addition, new fast-charging technology has meant that you can now charge new e-bike models in a fraction of the time you could a few years ago, making them an attractive option for individuals who work in professions where time is of the essence, such as delivery workers and those in healthcare.

E-bike battery explosions and fires are more often than not traceable back to the manufacturing company that made them, and issues such as improper or faulty wiring as well as the use of substandard materials have been implicated in battery malfunction and consequent injury and loss of property by way of fires and so on.

Victims of e-bike battery fires and explosions are usually left wondering how and where they can seek relief, but thankfully, there are legal avenues that one can pursue against third parties in order to recover money damages that can go a long way in making them whole again, and we’re here to help with this and so much more.

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Manufacturing Defects Linked to E-Bike Battery Fires and Injury

Let’s take a look at some of the manufacturing defects found in most malfunctioning e-bikes:

Faulty Wiring

Wiring failures have been shown to cause a vast majority of e-bike battery explosions and fires. For starters, the thickness of wiring used in these vehicles is essential for safety of the bike. The gauge thickness must be a certain value as anything thinner may increase something called electrical resistance. The problem with electrical resistance is that the higher the value, the more heat is generated, leading to overheating.

E-bikes use up a lot of electrical current and therefore their wiring needs to be of a certain thickness to prevent overheating. Many manufacturers try to cut costs by using thinner wiring, and this then leads to accidents and fires by certain brands such as the Rad Power Bikes

Faulty Battery Cells

Battery cells make up lithium-ion battery packs, and a defect in just one cell can lead to battery fires and explosions. Any impurities in the production process can lead to the development of weak points in these cells, and may fail under stress particularly starting from within these weak points. In addition, inconsistent quality control during manufacturing may allow for defective cells to pass through unnoticed, which may compromise the entire battery pack making them prone to failure, explosions or fires.

Poor Battery Management Systems

The BMS is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that battery performance is regularly monitored and ensuring everything is within working range. If for instance the BMS fails to accurately monitor voltage levels, an overcharging event may occur, which has been shown to lead to overheating and subsequent failure.

In addition, if the temperature sensors do not work as they should, the BMS may not be able to take corrective measures to prevent overheating, and insufficient communication between the BMS and the battery due to faulty protocols may also increase the risk of battery failure and fires.

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