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How often are the batteries igniting like a Tesla? I'm very seriously considering getting an ebike before potential tarrifs, but I'm wondering if I should keep it in a shed or if I should charge it in our attached garage.
I currently have a Prius in the garage. I'd be comfortable if the stats are similar.
I've heard of cheap Temu/Wish ebikes blowing up, but I haven't heard about the safety of regular brands.
Just make sure you buy a timer based plug you can use so that the charger only gets power for a set time. I have one and it shuts off after 6 hours (though it can be set for shorter durations too). Just helps mitigate the amount of time a battery is plugged in.