Best E-Bike Locks for Melbourne: How to Not Get Your Bike Stolen

By Kirk · Melbourne VIC · Updated 18 Oct 2026

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An e-bike is often worth more than a used car's deposit, and thieves know it. There's no magic lock — the goal is to make your bike harder to take than the one next to it.

Lock types, in plain terms

• U-lock (D-lock): the best all-rounder. Pick one that fits snugly around the frame and the rack so there's no room for a jack.
• Heavy chain + padlock: flexible for awkward poles; heavy to carry.
• Folding lock: convenient; check independent security ratings.
• Cable: only for securing wheels/saddle alongside a main lock.
• Alarm / GPS tracker: a deterrent and recovery aid, not a replacement for a solid lock.

Look for independent ratings (e.g. Sold Secure or ART) rather than the brand's own “level 10” numbers. [Kirk: add the locks you actually use and test.]

Where and how to lock

• Lock frame and rear wheel to something fixed that can't be unbolted or lifted over.
• Use busy, well-lit, CCTV-covered spots; at stations, use secure Parkiteer cages where available [verify current locations/access].
• Take the battery and display with you if they're removable.
• Indoors overnight beats a balcony or shared garage.

Do the paperwork now

Photograph your bike, record the frame serial number and keep the receipt. Check whether home contents insurance covers it away from home, or consider specialist bike cover. If it's stolen, report it to Victoria Police with the serial.

Sources

1. Victoria Police — E-bike safety (updated 15 Jun 2026)
2. Transport Victoria — Electric bikes

Checked 18 Oct 2026. Rules and prices change — always confirm with the source before you buy or ride.