EVs and theft?
Discussion
Are EVs more, less or no different to steal over regular ICE cars?
I'm seriously thinking of getting an EV but havn't heard anyone mention about possible thefts - or even if they are a target like other higher end cars?
I'm assuming for those EVs that use your phone as the key, theres maybe a little more security over someone nicking your keys as the phone will need unlocking too.
With all the tech in Evs too, if stolen, would they have some kind of in-built tracker via gps without actually buying a standalone tracker?
I'm seriously thinking of getting an EV but havn't heard anyone mention about possible thefts - or even if they are a target like other higher end cars?
I'm assuming for those EVs that use your phone as the key, theres maybe a little more security over someone nicking your keys as the phone will need unlocking too.
With all the tech in Evs too, if stolen, would they have some kind of in-built tracker via gps without actually buying a standalone tracker?
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That's disappointing 
eybic said:
Not sure how susceptible they are but I did see a tweet from Thames Valley Police (I think) recently saying they got into a chase with a Nissan Leaf, it didn't last long as the battery died and the car stopped 
Thats actually a good point and also, an EV isn't a 'breakable' in terms of stripping it down as selling off parts.The new Tesla model 3's (not sure about the other models) have a sentry mode which pretty much turns your car into a mobile CCTV unit :')
It lets anyone on the outside who gets too close know they're being monitored and recorded and will send the driver a notification if there is any contact to the vehicle which is pretty cool. Think it only records when the sensors are activated and then 30 seconds after they've been deactivated
It lets anyone on the outside who gets too close know they're being monitored and recorded and will send the driver a notification if there is any contact to the vehicle which is pretty cool. Think it only records when the sensors are activated and then 30 seconds after they've been deactivated
stabilio said:
eybic said:
Not sure how susceptible they are but I did see a tweet from Thames Valley Police (I think) recently saying they got into a chase with a Nissan Leaf, it didn't last long as the battery died and the car stopped
Thats actually a good point and also, an EV isn't a 'breakable' in terms of stripping it down as selling off parts.I'd expect soon EVs to be stolen and stripped for those cells / packs / modules at some point..........
Max_Torque said:
Batteries are already starting to become valuable on the second hand market, often for non automotive uses.
I'd expect soon EVs to be stolen and stripped for those cells / packs / modules at some point..........
Not to mention anything that forms the basis to accident repairs. Panels, doors, glass, suspension, wheels, it all ends up on e-bay.I'd expect soon EVs to be stolen and stripped for those cells / packs / modules at some point..........
eybic said:
Not sure how susceptible they are but I did see a tweet from Thames Valley Police (I think) recently saying they got into a chase with a Nissan Leaf, it didn't last long as the battery died and the car stopped
Wasn't the driver locked up for dangerous driving but the car released without charge?uknick said:
eybic said:
Not sure how susceptible they are but I did see a tweet from Thames Valley Police (I think) recently saying they got into a chase with a Nissan Leaf, it didn't last long as the battery died and the car stopped
Wasn't the driver locked up for dangerous driving but the car released without charge?Gassing Station | EV and Alternative Fuels | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff