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Ebike selling

farr.david2012 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:19:54 GMT

Why is Ebay preventing the listing of used Ebikes

Re: Ebike selling

tobiasd4 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:28:33 GMT

Error reply.

Re: Ebike selling

jckl1957 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:49:42 GMT

You would have to ask Ebay that - I don't know if there are general UK restrictions, but Ebay do not allow the sale at all of used e-bike batteries. I would assume it is due to the fire safety risk. Private sellers can't sell e-bikes at all and business sellers have to meet certain standards to sell new e-bikes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/products-eligibility-requirements-policy?id=5271

Re: Ebike selling

tressygirl — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:29:07 GMT

People were selling second hand used e bikes and some then caused fires.

Perhaps one too many of these occurred , and the general history of these fire hazard items, so from a purely safety reason only registered sellers selling new e bikes which have all the required documentation/ guarantees are able to sell them now on eBay.

@farr.david2012

Re: Ebike selling

farr.david2012 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:12:23 GMT

So how is it that there are many used E-bikes & used E-bike batteries listed?

Re: Ebike selling

john1297576 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:17:08 GMT

Where are they Located? China? Ebay can only restrict UK sellers.

Re: Ebike selling

fargvs — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:25:35 GMT

Only authorized Business dealers are allowed to list eBikes /accessories etc. on eBay due to safety concerns.