TECH NEWS – Thanks to the development, stolen eBikes become impossible to resell. Stolen vehicles can be marked in the eBike Flow app and become identifiable within the Bosch eBike Systems digital ecosystem. Buyers of used eBikes, retailers, and authorities can easily check the ownership status of a specific eBike in the eBike Flow application. New control functions are coming for commercial users.

A stolen eBike represents not only frustration but also significant financial loss for its owner. At the same time, the illegal resale of electric bicycles can be a highly profitable business for thieves. To counter this, Bosch eBike Systems has further developed its digital solutions. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the company will present a new function that adds another level to its intelligent system’s digital theft protection. In the future, stolen eBikes and batteries can be marked as stolen in the eBike Flow app. The new function will be available free of charge from the end of January 2026.

If an eBike or battery is marked as stolen, the device receives a stolen status across the entire Bosch eBike Systems digital ecosystem. This makes the resale of stolen eBikes more difficult and increases the chances that the rightful owner can recover their vehicle. Buyers of used eBikes, retailers, and authorities receive a warning if they attempt to connect to a stolen vehicle via the app. The warning also displays the serial numbers of the components marked as stolen. In addition, the connection between the device and the eBike Flow app is permanently disabled, meaning the electric bicycle can no longer receive wireless updates and individual riding modes become unavailable. Retailers also receive an additional warning in the Bosch eBike Systems diagnostic software, DiagnosticTool, if a stolen eBike is connected for servicing.

Central Storage, System-Level Efficiency

The solution is based on the intelligent system’s digital identification principle. All components of the electric bicycle – including the motor, battery, and display – have a unique registration and are assigned by the system to an individual user profile. If a user marks their bicycle or battery as stolen, the information is stored centrally and becomes accessible throughout the Bosch eBike Systems digital ecosystem. The eBike Flow app, DiagnosticTool, and Bosch eBike Support all use the same data. This digital marking can only be removed via the registered user profile.

The new solution is part of the Bosch eBike Systems theft protection portfolio. The first theft protection functions were introduced in 2018, and the portfolio – which includes eBike Lock, eBike Alarm, and Battery Lock services – now offers another level of protection for eBikes. This year’s innovation further reduces the risk of eBike theft and represents another step toward Bosch’s goal of preventing eBike theft through its intelligent system.

Expanded Control Functions for Commercial Users

In addition to theft protection solutions for private users, Bosch eBike Systems is also expanding its offerings for commercial users. eBike sharing services, rental companies, and corporate fleets require active control options. This is particularly important in cases where an electric bicycle is not returned. The Bosch ConnectModule component of the Bosch eBike Systems enables remote deactivation of the eBike by cutting off the motor’s power supply.

Commercial users can also access operational data directly via a cloud-based interface, including battery charge level, range forecast, service intervals, maintenance requirements, GPS position (if tracking is activated), and usage statistics. This can be integrated into existing fleet management systems and plays a key role in the growing market for professional eBike fleets. The expanded control functions for commercial users are available immediately.