Charging e-bike batteries safely: a must for schools

E-bikes are becoming a common sight at many secondary schools, and it’s easy to see why. Students are increasingly opting to ride electric bikes to school. However, this rise in popularity brings new concerns, especially around fire safety. E-bike batteries pose certain risks, which is why many schools are now prohibiting on-site charging in school buildings.

While this is a sensible decision, how can schools still facilitate safe battery charging? Let’s take a closer look at this issue.

E-bike batteries may seem harmless, but they can suffer hidden damage – for example, if a bike tips over. A damaged battery can overheat while charging and catch fire. The result? A fire that’s hard to extinguish and releases toxic fumes. With the rise of fatbikes, these risks are only increasing. And no one wants such a fire to break out inside a school building.

Want to know if your school might be at risk of a battery fire? Take the risk check now. In just a few simple steps, you’ll gain insight into how safe your situation really is – and what you can do to prevent fire hazards.

Fortunately, there is a solution. Schools can choose to charge e-bike batteries in special fire-resistant cabinets, such as the Batteryguard XL. For example, the Goese Lyceum in the Netherlands took student safety seriously and invested in a specialised charging facility. This is a smart choice for schools that want to allow e-bike battery charging but in a safe and controlled manner.

Safe and convenient

The Batteryguard XL is specifically designed to contain battery fires and explosions, and it has been tested by the European testing institute GRYFITLAB. Want to know more about the requirements for battery cabinets? Read further on our Regulations page.

Not every battery cabinet is suitable for safely charging e-bike batteries. Some systems are simply not designed to withstand the intensity of a battery fire. Therefore, it’s essential to know what to look for when purchasing a safe battery safe. We explain everything you need to know in our blog: “How to choose a secure battery safe.”

Curious about how the Batteryguard XL can help your school safely charge e-bike batteries? Contact us today for more information.