Lithium Battery Fires and EV Charging: What Real Estate Owners Need to Know

E-bikes, scooters and electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the fire risk profile of residential and commercial buildings. Lithium battery fires burn twice as hot as conventional fires and generate their own oxygen, making them a fundamentally different challenge to manage. The good news: there are clear, practical steps property owners can take now. HUB's Sarah Thompson and Michael McBride walk through what makes this risk unique and how to get ahead of it, from updating lease language to establishing smart storage protocols.