E-bikes are pricey – the battery alone can cost £500 to replace – so it’s no surprise they’re targeted by thieves.
The good news is that most cycle insurers now cover ebikes as standard. However, every provider does things differently.
For example, some insurance providers boast about replacing stolen bicycles on a new-for-old basis, but once your bike is a few years old it no longer qualifies so they devalue it anyway. Others make it difficult to claim for stolen batteries and other components.
Here at ETA cycle insurance, we don’t think that’s right. We never devalue bikes, no matter their age, we have a no-quibble battery theft policy, and we cover components including quick-release wheels. We know how troublesome it can be to break down on a bike so we include Cycle Rescue; a recovery service that covers punctures, mechanical problems and even a flat battery.
Cycle theft beaters: The best e-bike locks
If your e-bike is worth £1,500 or more, you’ll need a lock rated as Sold Secure Gold for insurance purposes. However, if you want to go one better, a new platinum rating has been introduced following the launch of angle grinder-resistant locks like the Litelok X1.
Win a Litelok X1 bike lock
We have a Litelock X1 D-lock worth £150 to give away. To be in with a chance of bagging the prize, simply leave us a comment at the bottom of the page and we’ll pick a winner later this week.
This is what defeat looks like for a bike thief. Help spread more disappointment: We’ve got an angle grinder-resistant D-lock to give away.
The ethical choice
The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.
The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.
Peter
Time to stop those pesky portable grinder theives!
james
o i do really hope it is grinder proof.
Les Gunbie
Platinum rated – that’s brilliant. Also – doesn’t look overly heavy.
Max
Have been looking at getting a litelock for a while, they look great.
Jennie Parsons
Here in Cambridge cycle theft capital of the UK one of those locks would be incredibly useful!
Steve K
Lock my bike!
Anita Brayford
This would be very useful. Cycle theft is a real problem and a worry whenever a bike is left in a public situation.
Susan
Would be nice to be able to leave my ebike unattended – have not risked doing that yet.
Marcus Thomas
Breakdown recovery for e-bikes – GENIOUS idea 🙂 This is so reassuring to have from an insurance company. With so few places to charge my e-bike anywhere, the reassurance this cover brings me should my battery die whilst away from home is priceless. Thank you ETA. Awesome product 🙂