Electric scooter batteries frequently catch fire, what is the truth?
With the diversification of urban travel modes, electric scooters have been favored by consumers because of their lightweight and fast characteristics. However, in recent years, the frequent incidents of electric scooter batteries catching fire have also caused many consumers to worry about their safety. Today, we're going to explore the causes of electric scooter battery fires and focus on the two different types of batteries, lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries, and their respective advantages.
Types of electric scooter batteries and their advantages
The batteries of electric scooters are mainly divided into two types: lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries.
Lead-acid battery: Lead-acid battery is a traditional battery technology that has a history of more than 100 years. It has occupied a place in the electric scooter market with its advantages such as mature technology, low cost, and simple maintenance. The safety of lead-acid batteries is relatively high, because their internal structure and chemical reaction are relatively stable, and they are not prone to safety accidents such as fire.
Lithium battery: Lithium battery is a new type of battery technology, which has the advantages of high energy density, light weight and long life. With the advancement of technology, lithium batteries are more and more widely used in the field of electric scooters. However, the safety of lithium batteries has also been a concern. Due to the complex internal structure and chemical reaction of the battery pack, once a short circuit, overcharge, overdischarge and other conditions occur, it may cause fire.
Analysis of the causes of battery fire
The main reasons for frequent fire of electric scooter batteries are as follows:
1. In the case of low mileage requirements, it is recommended to use lead-acid batteries first, because the safety characteristics of lead-acid batteries can greatly reduce the probability of causing fires.
2. Improper use: Some users may have improper behaviors such as overcharging, overdischarging, and high-temperature use when using the electric scooter, which may cause battery fire.
3. Battery aging: The battery will gradually age and its performance will deteriorate as it grows over time. If not replaced in time, it can also lead to fire.
How to ensure the safety of electric scooter battery?
For the safety of electric scooter batteries, we can start from the following aspects:
1. Choose a regular brand: When buying an electric scooter, you should choose a regular brand to ensure that the battery quality is reliable.
2. Correct use: Follow the instructions for the use of the battery to avoid improper behaviors such as overcharging, overdischarging, and high-temperature use.
3. Regular inspection: Regularly inspect the battery, and replace it in time if problems such as aging and damage are found.
4. Enhance safety awareness: Strengthen the awareness of the safety of electric scooter batteries and improve self-prevention awareness.
5. Enhance safety awareness: strengthen the safety awareness of electric scooter batteries and improve self-prevention awareness.
Electric scooters have been very popular in China, but the fires caused by electric scooters are also increasing year by year, and the fires caused by lithium batteries account for more than 80%, and the safety problem cannot be ignored. We should start from choosing the right battery, regular brand, correct use, regular inspection, etc., to ensure the safe use of electric scooter batteries. At the same time, it is also hoped that relevant manufacturers can continue to improve product quality and provide consumers with safer and more reliable electric scooter products.