Originally Posted by
Chuckles1
I've heard there is a problem of leakage from individual cells that can lead to explosion and fires. With cells sealed inside a hard case, there is no way to notice leakage.
Saw an article recently that noted a proliferation of ebike battery fires in NYC, mostly among delivery ebike riders. Enough of an issue that laws against charging them in apartments were nearly enacted.
Makes me wonder if they should be replaced before they die from old age (reduced capacity).
That would seem to indicate the problem happens when charging them. So putting batteries in some sort of container for storage only might be spending money and being concerned for nothing.
Though if it is a concern to you then you should deal with that concern in what ever makes you feel good. However I might be more concerned about were I charge my e-bike and whether it's left connected to the charger and unattended.