Your electric bicycle is a significant investment, and good security measures will help it remain yours. A large part of the expense of an electric bike is the battery and motor—and securing them to the bike is a primary concern. The battery should be removable to facilitate charging away from the bike, but still secure enough that it cannot be stolen. Second, where on a conventional bike quick release hubs are a convenience, on a power assist bike they can facilitate theft of the motor. Conventional axle nuts are the preferred installation.

Finally, some electric bikes come with integrated locking systems as standard equipment. Some of these systems feature a wheel lock that is physically bolted to the bike which will immobilize the bike, at which point you can insert a chain to lock the bike to a nearby pole.