Electric Bike charging in your AirBnB

[Nicola269]

Hi - quick question to ask how other hosts are dealing with clients bringing electric bikes into the home and also how they are dealing with them using electric points to charge the batteries. 

I am concerned about insurance and also wonder if I should charge an additional small fee. 

thanks. 

[Frances3408]

@Nicola269. Your places are so lovely! Do you have safety switches? If an appliance is plugged into a powerpoint but fails and shorts, the switch is tripped so power is cut to that circuit until the appliance is removed.

its a very serious issue and the above isnt a guarantee but a good electrician will advise on how to minimise the risk of electrical fires. Insurers  and authorities here require working smoke alarms and all electrical items to be in good working order so prevention is key. 

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Hi @Nicola269,

That’s a really important question, especially with more guests traveling with electric bikes these days. Safety and insurance are definitely valid concerns.

I agree with @Frances3408 — having safety switches and getting advice from a qualified electrician is a smart first step. It's also worth checking with your insurance provider to see if they cover damage related to battery charging or e-bikes, and whether any specific conditions need to be met.

As for charging fees, some hosts do charge a small daily fee for high electricity-use items like e-bikes, especially if usage is frequent or significant. Just be sure to clearly state this in your house rules or listing description so guests are aware before booking.

Thanks for starting this conversation — it’s helpful for all of us!

Best regards,
@Elegant-Homes-Retreat0

[Nicola269]

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll look into it.

[Greystone0]

Hi @Nicola269 ,

we live in an area (not where our short term rental is) that just implemented a law that e-batteries (for bikes, scooters, etc) can't be stored inside in a public space, like a hallway or bike parking.  They seem to be allowed inside someone's apartment but not in a public space as it's a fire hazard. Presumably if inside and a fire starts the only thing I can conclude is that it might be noticed more quickly than something parked in a spot not highly trafficked.  So the rule is to remove the battery from the parked bike or scooter.

Anyway, the point being that these batteries seem to be somewhat of a fire hazard and in an apartment building or other densely populated spot it's becoming an issue to try and control and prevent. 

More food for thought.