E-bike and e-scooter fires caused 28 UK deaths in 2025. New regulations from October 2026 will require certification, charging zones, and enhanced detection in residential buildings.. A Crisis Demanding Response 2025 was the worst year on record for lithium ion mobility fires in the UK: 28 deaths attributed to e bike/e scooter fires 240+ serious injuries 180+ residential building fires 6 major care home fires linked to mobility scooter charging The October 2026 Regulations Following extensive consultation, the Government has confirmed new regulations effective 1 October 2026: 1. Mandatory product certification — only UKCA certified e bikes and batteries can be sold 2. Charging zone requirements — new and refurbished residential buildings must provide dedicated charging zones with detection 3. Detection enhancement — heat and smoke detection required in any room used for charging 4. Resident communication — landlords and managing agents must brief residents on safe charging 5. HMO requirements — additional restrictions on e bike storage in HMOs Building Design Implications New residential — designate charging rooms with mechanical ventilation, heat detection, and fire rated separation Existing residential — risk based assessment and resident engagement Care homes — specialist mobility scooter rooms with sprinkler protection Commercial buildings — assess employee charging arrangements Need Expert Fire Safety Advice? Magnus Opifex Seven LTD provides leading fire engineering, BSR Gateway 2 support, PAS 9980 appraisals, BESS fire safety, and healthcare fire strategy services across the UK. 📞 Call: +44 7486 691724 ✉️ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Request a Free Consultation →