Electric bikes built around Bosch’s smart drive systems will be getting a new digital Battery Lock function this summer that would make stolen batteries worthless to thieves looking to make a quick buck. Great idea — if only Bosch wasn’t being so greedy with the rollout.

German conglomerate Bosch announced on Monday at CES 2025 a new layer of theft prevention for its e-bike batteries: the ability to lock a battery through

Removable batteries like the PowerTube and PowerPack are prime targets for thieves looking to make a quick buck. While they do have mechanical locks, these can

Bosch has revealed a new 'Battery Lock' feature for eBikes that could help deter thieves, but it comes with a monthly cost.

The company introduces a digital anti-theft feature.

Bosch eBike Systems plans to announce something new at CES 2025, perhaps related to advances in its electric bicycle