The number of e-bike thefts in Poland is rising year on year. In response to this trend, e-bike owners are looking for effective ways of protecting their e-bike against theft – and are increasingly choosing GPS trackers.
According to police data, over 14,000 bikes go missing in Poland every year, of which an estimated 2,500 or so are e-bikes. Their higher market value makes them an attractive target for thieves. Traditional locks are proving insufficient, which is why advanced tracking systems such as the notiOne GPS Connect are growing in popularity.
How do you protect an e-bike from thieves?
A solution that is winning more and more trust among e-bike users is a GPS tracker permanently fitted to the bike. Unlike external locks, it can’t be easily spotted or removed. Devices such as the notiOne GPS Connect give the owner full control over the bike’s location – wherever it happens to be.
notiOne GPS Connect features – more than just location
In addition to standard position tracking on a map, the notiOne GPS Connect offers a range of advanced features that increase security:
- Anti-theft alert – you’ll receive a push notification if the bike is moved or travels without your knowledge.
- Safe zones (geofencing) – you can set up your own areas, such as your home or workplace. If the bike leaves or enters a zone, the app will let you know.
- Location history going back up to 90 days – you can check where your bike has been every day for the last three months.
- “My vehicle” card – all the details about your bike, its servicing and ride history in one place.
- Speed limit notification – useful for parents or fleet owners, for example at rental companies.
For e-bike rental companies, it’s the new standard in security
E-bike rental company owners are increasingly deciding to fit GPS trackers. Why? These devices not only protect the fleet against theft but also make it possible to analyse routes, rental times and any misuse.
What’s more, the ability to remotely monitor the location and condition of the bikes has a positive effect on the quality of customer service and shortens reaction times in the event of an unauthorised rental.
What’s new in the world of e-bikes also means modern security
Experts predict that by 2027 more than 40% of e-bikes in Poland will be fitted with integrated GPS trackers. One of the main drivers of this trend is growing user awareness and the need to protect expensive equipment against theft.
“We’re seeing a dynamic rise in interest in GPS security among e-bike owners ” – says Piotr Kurowski, CEO of notiOne. – We can see that individual customers, rental companies and leasing firms are starting to treat trackers not as an add-on but as a mandatory part of a vehicle’s equipment. Our goal is for one in three new e-bikes sold in Poland to be fitted with our GPS system by the end of 2026 – he adds.
Piotr Kurowski also highlights the growing role of mobile apps, which – as in the case of notiOne – make it possible not only to track a vehicle in real time but also to manage an entire fleet, control safe zones, view ride history and receive automatic notifications.
– From the point of view of companies managing a fleet of vehicles, a tracker becomes a tool for optimising costs and increasing control and security. It’s no longer just protection against theft, but real business value – he concludes.
Protecting your e-bike against theft – invest in a GPS tracker
In an age of ever more expensive e-bikes and a rising number of thefts, protecting your e-bike against theft is becoming a necessity. If you’re looking for modern protection that works 24/7 and doesn’t need charging every day, the notiOne GPS Connect may be exactly what you need.
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