Home insurance can cover fire damage caused by a battery. An expensive e-bike, tool or battery pack may still be subject to its own contents limit.

Which batteries need particular care?

• Damaged batteries.
• Swollen batteries.
• Batteries that become unusually hot.
• Replacement batteries from unknown or unsuitable sources.

Charging batteries without blocking an escape route

• Use the correct charger.
• Do not charge a damaged battery.
• Keep charging away from doors and escape routes.
• Do not cover batteries while charging.

Check the value of the e-bike, tool or battery

If the battery belongs to a valuable e-bike or tool, check whether that item needs to be listed separately and whether the single-item limit is high enough.