Source: Charles Allen

A new bill has been introduced in Washington, D.C., to implement mandatory fire safety standards for e-bike and scooter batteries.

The proposed Micromobility Fire Safety Standards Act of 2025 is intended to address fire hazards associated with low-quality batteries. From November 2018 to March 2025, riders in the District collectively travelled more than 38 million miles using e-bikes and scooters. The legislation seeks to regulate battery sales both in physical stores and online to enhance consumer safety.

LEVA-EU’s view

LEVA-EU thinks that it is important to align all battery rules such as with the EU’s Battery Regulation in order to minimize compliance burden for LEV manufacturers.