Lithium batteries are everywhere these days, and the media whips up these stories about their danger.
I carry one in my pocket all day, and have no worries about having one in my Morgan. Avoid cheap no-name Chinese junk (e-bikes and scooters mostly fall into this category), and buy from a reputable maker.
Well said. The amount of FUD put out by the media regarding EVs (and their batteries) is astounding. I presume there must be an appetite for it - but that doesn't make it right.