How to choose the best GPS tracker for your bike or electric scooter?
Why install a GPS tracker on a bicycle or electric scooter?
Thefts of electric bikes and scooters are on the rise. Installing a GPS tracker for electric bikes or a GPS tracker for scooters is the best solution for:
- find your vehicle in case of theft,
- receive an immediate alert in case of suspicious movement,
- manage a fleet centrally.
👉 A GPS tracker is therefore an effective electronic anti-theft device , complementary to traditional anti-theft devices.
The different types of GPS trackers for bikes and scooters
There are two main categories:
1. Removable GPS tracker
- Operates on an internal battery.
- Easy to install on any bike or scooter.
- Must be recharged regularly (major drawback).
2. GPS tracker integrated into the vehicle
- Connected directly to the main battery of the bike or scooter.
- Unlimited autonomy.
- Discreet and invisible, therefore more difficult to remove.
- Allows access to advanced connected features (engine lock, OTA updates, trip history).
The criteria for choosing the right GPS tracker for your bike/scooter
Before buying, check:
- Autonomy : a tracker connected to the main battery is the most reliable.
- GPS accuracy : to precisely locate the vehicle.
- Network technology : favor LTE-M and NB-IoT over aging 2G.
- Stealth : A hidden tracker increases the chances of recovery.
- Features : theft alert, mobile app, electronic lock, remote updates.
Why choose an integrated Trackap solution?
At Trackap , we have chosen a GPS solution integrated into the bike or scooter :
- Unlimited autonomy (powered by the main battery),
- Total discretion (invisible tracer),
- Connected services included (application, back-office, API for fleets),
- Advanced features : engine lock, audible alarm, OTA.
👉 Whether you are an individual, manufacturer or fleet manager , Trackap offers a professional and reliable GPS bike/scooter tracker to secure your vehicles and simplify their management.
FAQ – GPS tracker for bikes and scooters
🔹 Why install a GPS tracker on an electric bike?
To protect your investment, find your bike more easily in the event of theft and benefit from peace of mind.
🔹 Does a GPS tracker consume a lot of battery?
A removable model must be recharged regularly. A tracker integrated into the main battery, like Trackap's, has unlimited battery life.
🔹 What is the difference between a Bluetooth tracker and a GPS?
Bluetooth only works at short range (e.g. AirTag). GPS allows real-time tracking anywhere in the world via cellular network.
🔹 Can we equip an entire fleet with electric bikes or scooters?
Yes. With a GPS tracker connected to a back office, it is possible to manage the maintenance, security, and utilization of an entire fleet in real time.