Bosch Announces "Battery Lock" Function for Smart System eBikes

[Bike Shop Girl]

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[Robert James]

If this is part of the Smart System subscription then I would pay it. If the battery lock feature is additional, then I would hesitate. But cars charge a fee for similar services, like the OnStar emergency tracking feature on General Motors vehicles. To increase deterrence a self-stick warning label could be placed on the battery, issued upon activation of the service. If Bosch is concerned about owners using expired labels, to avoid the fee renewal, an expiration date could be printed on it.

 

[Barbara Didrichsen]

I converted to a Tern Quick Haul Sport in September. I've been reading about the Smart System with interest -- but it doesn't look like my bike is equipped with that particular feature. Is this something I'd have to upgrade to in order to take advantage of these security features? I keep my bike in the house so really only need to worry when I'm out and about.

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

I converted to a Tern Quick Haul Sport in September. I've been reading about the Smart System with interest -- but it doesn't look like my bike is equipped with that particular feature. Is this something I'd have to upgrade to in order to take advantage of these security features? I keep my bike in the house so really only need to worry when I'm out and about.

Unfortunately, it isn’t compatible with your bike. Your bike has the Bosch eBike System 2 and none of the new “smart system” eBike System 3 parts or tech will work on your bike.

 

[Erik]

Has anyone figured out how to enable it?

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

Has anyone figured out how to enable it?

It will be available later this year

 

[Erik]

It will be available later this year

Ah, missed that. Thanks!

 

[evasivepointer]

Requiring a subscription is a great way for people not to buy it. The idea is interesting as it makes your bike a paper weight if it's stolen. My lectric bike can do that since the batter is locked in place, the only downside on that bike is the batter is inside the frame and not external like the Bosh system (which I wish I had since folding the thing to remove the battery sucks).

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

Requiring a subscription is a great way for people not to buy it. The idea is interesting as it makes your bike a paper weight if it's stolen. My lectric bike can do that since the batter is locked in place, the only downside on that bike is the batter is inside the frame and not external like the Bosh system (which I wish I had since folding the thing to remove the battery sucks).

Bosch’s batteries lock on, I think all e-bike batteries lock on. The idea of this is that the battery can no longer be used if it’s not paired with the head unit that its registered to.

 

[Fred]

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Seems like a neat idea. DJI's new motor allows remote motion sense and lock. So if your bike starts moving without you (stolen!), you can lock the motor/crank from your phone. -At least that's how I'm reading it.