Restrictions come into force on 31 October in the UK <\/p>
eBay will ban private sellers from listing electric bikes and electric bike batteries for sale in the UK from 31 October. <\/p>
As reported by the BBC<\/a>, only “eligible business sellers”\u00a0will be permitted to sell electric bikes<\/a> on the platform. <\/p> The move comes due to concerns over electric bike safety<\/a>, particularly around unregulated conversion kits, which pose the greatest risk.<\/p> The London Fire Brigade recorded 155 ebike fires in 2023, up by 78 per cent from the previous year.<\/p> A number of these cases were linked to one battery brand, UPP, with a withdrawal notice subsequently issued<\/a> to 20 online sellers and the brand itself.<\/p> Extensive media coverage of electric bike fires has harmed consumer confidence \u2013 a recent report<\/a> said 23 per cent of UK adults were put off buying an ebike by the potential risk of battery fires.<\/p> eBay has been contacted for comment.<\/p>