Electric vehicles are loved by consumers for being convenient and lightweight, but that same convenience and lightness also leads to frequent theft. So how can an electric vehicle be protected from theft? Here are four suggestions.

1. Choose good locking tools

Fit your electric bicycle with a strong, solid lock. It is best to choose a lock with interlocking curved bars, a circular keyhole, and a solid cylinder structure; cylinders made of hard plastic or zinc alloy are very unreliable. Locks of this kind cost two to three times as much as ordinary ones. In addition, when choosing a chain lock or a cable lock, prefer one with good workmanship and thicker material, so that thieves cannot clip it in a short time.

2. Choose a safe parking place

With a safe parking place chosen, thieves will not go near your vehicle. It is recommended to park the electric vehicle at an attended parking point or in a garage. If there is no such place nearby, park the vehicle where you or others can easily see it; in a place with people coming and going, thieves dare not act without restraint.

3. Strengthen the awareness of protecting your rights

If your vehicle is stolen, do not be put off by the hassle: the owner should report to the police promptly and seek assistance. When citizens see a thief at work, they should also notify the police without delay. If crimes escape the punishment they deserve, thieves will only become bolder.

4. Install a GPS locating device

Because electric vehicles are light, thieves often load the whole vehicle onto a truck and quickly carry it away. Installing a GPS anti-theft device on an electric vehicle can help deter theft and recover the vehicle in time. Choose a GPS anti-theft device with a built-in battery, so that even if the thief cuts the power line the device keeps working normally, and it immediately raises an alarm and sends a text message to the owner's phone once the power line is cut.

The above are some suggestions on anti-theft protection for electric vehicles and their batteries. We hope they help you!