How To Lock An Electric Scooter

Published April 27, 2022

A lock is one of the most popular electric scooter accessories and for good reason. Today we discuss the best and safest locking methods to use for the otherwise exposed e-scooters.

No lock is invincible, and a determined thief will steal whatever they can. The best way to keep your scooter safe is by making it too inconvenient for the thief. Just having a lock will prevent it from being rolled away and deter petty thieves.

Make sure to use the smallest D-lock, or shortest chain or cable lock you can to prevent tools from being inserted in between the scooter and the lock. Keep locks off the ground to prevent them from being smashed with a hammer.

Always make sure to secure your scooter to something sturdy. The best electric scooter lock is one that is properly set up to deter even experienced thieves.

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Securing your e scooter will be important. You might consider some type of immobilizer alarm that prevents the electric scooter’s wheels from turning. Some e scooters have Bluetooth security enabled through an app, which can sound an alarm and also stop the wheels from turning.

But even if you have the best lock on the market, the toughest scooter chain or U lock, if thieves with bolt cutters or some other power tools are given enough time, they will be able to succeed.

As a general rule, avoid parking in a dark alleyway, or to metal fences and other weak structures.

As much as possible, try to bring it inside, safe and secure, and avoid having it parked in public spaces for too long.

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