E-Bike Battery Explosion In Lift: Story Reveal

Lithium batteries are at high risk of catching fire if they are overcharged, not properly manufactured, or not using the manufacturer’s power adapter and cord. 

When the batteries get heated, the temperature rises and a chain reaction occurs causing an increase in temperature leading to a fire outbreak. In this article, we will be looking at the recent resurgence of an E-bike battery explosion that happened in a lift. 

THE INCIDENT 

Recently, a horrifying video from China has been circulating the internet showing a man who has been severely burnt and being rescued on a different lift floor as an e-bike battery has exploded in the elevator. The emergency services were called to the scene.

The person in the elevator was moved out by the emergency officials with some of his body parts missing. It is yet to be confirmed whether the victim lives or gives in to the injuries sustained, as there was little movement at the end of the video. 

The incident, originally recorded in the year 2021, shows the moment the battery ignited, causing a fiery blast within the confined space. This video’s resurgence has sparked widespread concern about the safety of e-bike batteries, prompting calls for stricter regulations and safety checks.

Rumors of the video had it that he took the E-BIKE battery in the lift. When the lift door closes, the electro charge from the battery has turned it into a magnetic field, causing an immediate explosion. Although the statement seems untrue, it is important to keep in mind that the battery might have been damaged, causing the fire outbreak. 

 However, the video footage shows that he is in a very critical condition. This terrifying incident has raised concerns about the safety of swappable EV batteries and the associated risks.

Although many EV batteries cannot be blamed for this horrifying incident, the sad truth is that there are numerous low-quality and counterfeit batteries in the market which are greatly circulating due to the increasing use of electronic vehicles. However, branded batteries catching fire is usually a rare event and they do have a trigger point associated with them like damaged cells or overcharging.

Watch Video below:

He took the e-bike battery into lift. When lift door closed electro-charge of the battery turned the whole lift into a magnetic field. 😪😪 Possible of damaged battery. Be careful not to carry large rechargeable batteries in lift. pic.twitter.com/DI01Pm5O6i

— Dr Ganesh Iyer . (@GanKanchi) July 25, 2024

Counterfeit batteries do not adhere to strict guidelines and are more likely to cause an explosion. 

To sum up; per research, this incident happened in China. It involves an electric battery explosion in an elevator, more importantly, the cause of the explosion is not related to a magnetic field.