Faulty battery cells, modules likely caused e-scooter fire in India, initial probe finds

A man checks his mobile phone as he waits while recharging his Ola electric scooter, in New Delhi

A man checks his mobile phone as he waits while recharging his Ola electric scooter at an electric vehicle charging station in New Delhi, India, February 12, 2022. REUTERS/Aditi Shah

NEW DELHI, May 6 (Reuters) – Faulty battery cells and modules have been identified as the leading cause of electric scooters catching fire in India in recent weeks, according to the findings of an initial federal investigation, two government sources told Reuters.

Reporting by Aditi Shah, additional reporting by Heekyong Yang in Seoul; Editing by Louise Heavens

Source: Reuters.

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